Florida Notice of Commencement

Name: Florida Notice of Commencement
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About the Florida Notice of Commencement

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How to Use This Form

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Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Why use a Notice of Commencement in Florida?

As an owner of real estate, you must record a Notice of Commencement when a contractor, subcontractor, material provider or laborer starts a work or improvement on your property.

The Notice of Commencement is set forth under the Florida mechanic's lien law. The lien statute aims to provide notices to contractors, owners, subcontractors, material men and laborers so each has everybody else's notice that they're working on the job and therefore may have potential mechanic's lien claims. By recording the Notice of Commencement, such notice is made available to all interested parties. Therefore building permits will usually not be issued to contractors unless the notice of commencement was properly recorded.

The Notice of Commencement must contain a description sufficient for identification of the real property, a description of the improvement, name and address of the owner, and information to identify the lender and surety, if any. This allows potential lien claimants to identify the owner and everyone else with a potential interest in the real estate. Property owners are required to file the notice before the work or improvement begins, although if the work does not commence within 30 days of recording the notice, it is considered void. The filing date is important, because any future liens relate back to this date.

Except for improvements for which the direct contract price is $2,500 or less, a property owner or the owner's authorized agent must record a notice of commencement in the clerk's office and post either a certified copy thereof or a notarized statement that the notice of commencement has been filed for recording along with a copy.

An owner may terminate the effective period of a Notice of Commencement when the construction is complete, or after construction ceases before completion and all contractors and sub-contractor's (lienors) have been paid, by filing a Notice of Termination of Notice of Commencement.

Each case is unique, so contact a Florida-licensed attorney familiar with the lien law with specific questions or for complex situations.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Denise G.

"It would be helpful if an email was sent to notify you of any additional invoices needed, documents …"

— Dee W.

"Easy process! Submit payment, fill out forms using the document guide provided, and print!"

— HAMIDREZA M.

"excellent service"

— Joseph R.

"Deeds.com has saved me quite a bit in attorney fees by making legal forms available on line. Easy to…"

— Patricia U.

"Quick and easy document recording from home! Wish I knew about this before!"

Common Uses for Notice of Commencement

Protect your right to payment for home improvement work
Document a lien waiver upon receipt of progress payment
Release a mechanic's lien after receiving full payment
File a lien for unpaid construction or renovation work
Protect payment rights for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work
Establish priority of a construction lien on a property
Provide notice of intent to file a lien for unpaid work

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our notice of commencement forms are specifically formatted for each county in Florida.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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