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Escambia County Notice of Commencement Form

Escambia County Notice of Commencement Form

Escambia County Notice of Commencement Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Escambia County Notice of Commencement Guide

Escambia County Notice of Commencement Guide

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Escambia County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document

Escambia County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Escambia County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Court - Official Records Division
Address:
221 Palafox Pl, Ste 110
Pensacola, Florida 32502 / 32591-0333

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: (850) 595-3930

Mailing Address - Clerk of the Circuit Court Official Records
Address:
P.O. Box 333
Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333

Hours:

Phone:

Recording Tips for Escambia County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Escambia County

Properties in any of these areas use Escambia County forms:

  • Cantonment
  • Century
  • Gonzalez
  • Mc David
  • Molino
  • Pensacola

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Escambia County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Escambia 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 Escambia County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Escambia 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 Escambia 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 Escambia County?

Recording fees in Escambia County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (850) 595-3930 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 Escambia County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Notice of Commencement meets all recording requirements specific to Escambia County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Escambia County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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