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Hillsborough County Notice of Commencement Form

Hillsborough County Notice of Commencement Form

Hillsborough County Notice of Commencement Form

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

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Hillsborough County Notice of Commencement Guide

Hillsborough County Notice of Commencement Guide

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Hillsborough County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document

Hillsborough County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Address:
419 Pierce St, Rm 140 / PO Box 3249
Tampa, Florida 33602 / 33601-3249

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

Phone: (813) 276-8100 Ext 4367

Brandon Office - Regional Service Center

Address:
311 Pauls Dr
Brandon, Florida 33511

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

Phone: see above

South Shore Office - Regional Service Center

Address:
410 30th St SE
Ruskin, Florida 33570

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

Phone: see above

Plant City Office

Address:
301 N Michigan Ave, Rm 1071
Plant City, Florida 33563

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

Phone: see above

Recording Tips for Hillsborough County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hillsborough County

Properties in any of these areas use Hillsborough County forms:

  • Apollo Beach
  • Balm
  • Brandon
  • Dover
  • Durant
  • Gibsonton
  • Lithia
  • Lutz
  • Mango
  • Odessa
  • Plant City
  • Riverview
  • Ruskin
  • Seffner
  • Sun City
  • Sun City Center
  • Sydney
  • Tampa
  • Thonotosassa
  • Valrico
  • Wimauma

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Hillsborough County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (813) 276-8100 Ext 4367 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 Hillsborough County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Hillsborough 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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