Pinellas County Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Form
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Pinellas County Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Recording Services Dept - Clearwater Courthouse
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (727) 464-7000
St. Petersburg Branch Office
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (727) 464-7000
North County Branch Office
Clearwater, Florida 33761
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Document drop-off only
Phone: (727) 464-7000
Clerk's Tyrone Branch Office
St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 M-F / Document drop-off only
Phone: (727) 464-7000
Recording Tips for Pinellas County:
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Pinellas County
Properties in any of these areas use Pinellas County forms:
- Bay Pines
- Belleair Beach
- Clearwater
- Clearwater Beach
- Crystal Beach
- Dunedin
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Largo
- Oldsmar
- Ozona
- Palm Harbor
- Pinellas Park
- Safety Harbor
- Saint Petersburg
- Seminole
- Tarpon Springs
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Pinellas 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 Pinellas County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Pinellas County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County?
Recording fees in Pinellas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (727) 464-7000 for current fees.
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A statutory Notice of Contest of Claim against a Payment Bond, as set forth by 713.23(1)(e) Fla. Stat. (2016), is used by a contractor or her attorney to dispute a demand for payment for labor, services, or materials. A contractor or the contractor's attorney may also use this form to shorten the time allotted to commence a claim against a payment bond provided under this section or 713.245.
Before filing this notice, the lienor must have recorded both a Notice to Contractor and a Notice of Nonpayment. As specified in 713.23, an "action for the labor or materials or supplies may not be instituted or prosecuted against the contractor or surety unless both notices have been given, if required by this section."
Further, the law limits the window to initiate an action against the contractor or against the surety on the bond to one year from the performance of the labor or completion of delivery of the materials and supplies. The countdown starts on the last day of furnishing labor, services, or materials by the lienor, and exceeding the time limit will likely invalidate the lienor's claim.
This document includes the name and address of the lienor, the dates on which the notice of nonpayment was drafted and served, and the date on which the notice is signed. The contractor or his attorney must sign the form in front of a notary before delivery to the lienor.
After being served with the notice, the lienor must respond with a suit to enforce his or her claim against the payment bond within 60 days or his claim will be extinguished automatically.
Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with questions about using a statutory Notice of Contest of Claim or other issues related to Florida's Construction Lien Law.
Important: Your property must be located in Pinellas County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond meets all recording requirements specific to Pinellas County.
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