Hardee County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Last validated March 27, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Hardee County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Hardee County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

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

Document Last Validated 3/2/2026
Hardee County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Hardee County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/27/2026
Hardee County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Lien Document

Hardee County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/12/2026

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court - County Courthouse

Address:
417 West Main St, Suite 214 / PO Drawer 1749
Wauchula , Florida 33873

Hours: Recording 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during regular business days

Phone: (863) 773-4174

Recording Tips for Hardee County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hardee County

Properties in any of these areas use Hardee County forms:

  • Bowling Green
  • Ona
  • Wauchula
  • Zolfo Springs

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hardee County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Hardee 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 Hardee 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 Hardee County?

Recording fees in Hardee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (863) 773-4174 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Contesting a Mechanic's Lien in Florida

Under Florida law, filing a statutory Notice of Contest of Lien can defend property against a lien. See 713.22 Fla. Stat (2016).

A mechanic's lien, when filed against property, is valid for one year after the recording date. ( 713.22(1)). The lienor can extend that time past one year by filing a lawsuit to enforce the lien prior to its expiration. When a lien is recorded, however, a property owner may file a Notice of Contest of Lien within the one-year period to dispute the lien's validity. This Notice includes the lienor's name and address, details about the recorded lien, the owner's name, and the signing date. It should also meet all state and local formatting requirements for documents submitted for recording.

Once the notice is recorded, the clerk serves it on the lienor at the address in the lien, putting the lienor on notice that he or she must file a lawsuit to enforce the lien within 60 days. This can shorten the enforceability period because once the lienor receives the Notice of Contest of Lien. If the lienor fails to file a lawsuit within the shortened timeframe, it renders the lien invalid.

Each case is unique, so contact an attorney for more information about contesting a lien or other questions about Florida's Construction Lien Law.

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

This Notice of Contest of Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Hardee County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Hardee County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

Save Time and Money

Get your Hardee County Notice of Contest of Lien form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4693 Reviews )

Jose D.

January 27th, 2021

A little difficult in the beginning but with the messaging back and forth it was very simple and fast. Thank you for your help.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Brenda B.

January 6th, 2019

Excellent transaction.

Reply from Staff

Thank you Brenda.

Jeffrey L.

May 17th, 2019

I like using Deeds.com for all of our out-of-state deeds because they make the process almost completely hassle free for us and our clients. I am confident that the service they provide for us is the absolute best anywhere. Because of Deeds.com, we look great to our clients and our people enjoy a level of trust that other firms do not offer them.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

STEPHEN C.

January 22nd, 2020

Excellent service. Easy to use. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

catherine c.

August 22nd, 2020

very efficient with communication and follow-up(s) will be using again, thank you!:)

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Jack S.

March 5th, 2019

Excellent and timely responses. Do you offer an annual rate? Thank you.

Reply from Staff

Thanks again Jack. Unfortunately we do not offer any annual rates or subscriptions, sorry.

Sylvia H.

February 8th, 2024

Thank you so very much for such an easy experience.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Christin A.

July 7th, 2020

Super Quick! and Easy!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Linda H.

February 5th, 2026

This was so easy to download, open the files and then complete the document on the computer then printing out. I waited to review this until we took it to Courthouse for the Recorder of Deeds and the legal task is now done. An attorney would probably have charge $300. This is a real deal packet!

Reply from Staff

Thanks for sharing your experience, Linda. It’s great to hear the documents were easy to complete and accepted by the recorder with no issues.

Dyanna B.

April 23rd, 2024

Got what I needed. Easy access.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your positive words! We’re thrilled to hear about your experience.

Rachel E.

April 3rd, 2020

Our firm is working remotely and a lot of court services are limited with the corona-virus shutdowns, but we needed to record a Deed at the last minute. There was no other way we'd could get it done that quick without Deeds.com (staff) helped us work out some kinks and we got it recorded in less than 1 business day! Thank you!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. Glad we could help.

Virginia S.

June 28th, 2022

Very easy to use. Had my Transfer of Death Designation Affidavit done in no time and filed with the Recorder's Office the next day.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Karen M.

July 19th, 2020

Excellent and easy process to use the online fill in the blank sections, especially when you provided a example of what each topic/section should look like. Highly recommend!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Susann T.

November 4th, 2020

I have been very happy with the prompt assistance that I have received from deeds.com! How refreshing this is when so often good customer service seems rare these days!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Randy F.

March 19th, 2020

SO FAR SO GOOD, DOC'S DOWNLOADED WITHOUT A PROBLEM

Reply from Staff

Thank you!