Santa Rosa County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Last validated April 20, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Santa Rosa County Notice of Contest of Lien Form

Santa Rosa 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
Santa Rosa County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Santa Rosa County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/20/2026
Santa Rosa County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Lien Document

Santa Rosa County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/16/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Courts: Official Records - Administration Center

Address:
6495 Caroline St, Suite A / PO Box 472
Milton, Florida 32570 / 32572

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (850) 983-1966

South End Service Center

Address:
5841 Gulf Breeze Pwky
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Phone: (850) 983-1820

Recording Tips for Santa Rosa County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Santa Rosa County

Properties in any of these areas use Santa Rosa County forms:

  • Bagdad
  • Gulf Breeze
  • Jay
  • Milton
  • Navarre

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Santa Rosa County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Santa Rosa County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (850) 983-1966 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Santa Rosa 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.

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