Sarasota County Notice of Contest of Lien Form
Sarasota County Notice of Contest of Lien Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Sarasota County Notice of Contest of Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Sarasota County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Clerk/Comptroller - Main Office
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
Phone: 941-861-7436
Venice Branch Office
Venice, Florida 34293
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
Phone: (941) 861-7436
Recording Tips for Sarasota County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
Cities and Jurisdictions in Sarasota County
Properties in any of these areas use Sarasota County forms:
- Englewood
- Laurel
- Nokomis
- North Port
- Osprey
- Sarasota
- Venice
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sarasota County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?
Recording fees in Sarasota County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 941-861-7436 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County.
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