Alachua County Notice of Commencement Form

Alachua County Notice of Commencement Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Alachua County Notice of Commencement Guide
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Alachua County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Alachua County Clerk of the Court
Gainesville, Florida 32601
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15am - 5:00pm
Phone: (352) 374-3636
Recording Tips for Alachua County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
Cities and Jurisdictions in Alachua County
Properties in any of these areas use Alachua County forms:
- Alachua
- Archer
- Earleton
- Evinston
- Gainesville
- Hawthorne
- High Springs
- Island Grove
- La Crosse
- Lochloosa
- Micanopy
- Newberry
- Waldo
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Alachua County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Alachua County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Alachua County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Alachua County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Alachua County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Alachua County?
Recording fees in Alachua County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (352) 374-3636 for current fees.
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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.
Important: Your property must be located in Alachua County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Commencement meets all recording requirements specific to Alachua County.
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