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Saint Johns County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Saint Johns County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Saint Johns 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
Saint Johns County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Saint Johns County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

St. Johns County Clerk of Courts
Address:
4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, Florida 32084

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

Phone: (904) 819-3600 Press 6 for Recording

Recording Tips for Saint Johns County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Johns County

Properties in any of these areas use Saint Johns County forms:

  • Elkton
  • Hastings
  • Jacksonville
  • Ponte Vedra
  • Ponte Vedra Beach
  • Saint Augustine
  • Saint Johns

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saint Johns County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Saint Johns County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (904) 819-3600 Press 6 for Recording 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 Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Saint Johns 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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