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Manatee County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Manatee County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Manatee County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/17/2025
Manatee County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Manatee County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/10/2025
Manatee County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Lien Document

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

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/5/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court
Address:
1115 Manatee Ave West / PO Box 25400
Bradenton, Florida 34205 / 34206

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (941) 749-1800

Recording Tips for Manatee County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Manatee County

Properties in any of these areas use Manatee County forms:

  • Anna Maria
  • Bradenton
  • Bradenton Beach
  • Cortez
  • Ellenton
  • Holmes Beach
  • Longboat Key
  • Myakka City
  • Oneco
  • Palmetto
  • Parrish
  • Sarasota
  • Tallevast
  • Terra Ceia

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Manatee County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Manatee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (941) 749-1800 for current fees.

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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 Manatee 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 Manatee County.

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