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Duval County Notice of Termination Form

Duval County Notice of Termination Form

Duval County Notice of Termination Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/21/2025
Duval County Notice of Termination Guide

Duval County Notice of Termination Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2025
Duval County Completed Example of the Notice of Termination Document

Duval County Completed Example of the Notice of Termination Document

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Document Last Validated 8/4/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court - Recording Department
Address:
501 W Adams St, Rm 1058
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Phone: (904) 255-2000 (Dpt. 9, 1-Recording, 3-Clerk)

Beaches Branch
Address:
1543 Atlantic Blvd (Tradewinds Paza)
Neptune Beach, Florida 32266

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri

Phone: as above

Recording Tips for Duval County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Duval County

Properties in any of these areas use Duval County forms:

  • Atlantic Beach
  • Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville Beach
  • Neptune Beach

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Duval County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Duval County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (904) 255-2000 (Dpt. 9, 1-Recording, 3-Clerk) for current fees.

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Using a Florida Notice of Termination

When properly executed and filed, a statutory Notice of Termination operates to terminate a Notice of Commencement.

Under Florida lien law, you must record a Notice of Commencement when a contractor, subcontractor, material provider or laborer starts work on your property. This provides notice to contractors, owners, subcontractors, material men and laborers working on the job who may have potential mechanic's lien claims. A Notice of Commencement becomes ineffective within 90 days after filing if work has not begun, and expires completely one year after filing (unless otherwise stated in the Notice). Sometimes, though, it becomes necessary to terminate the Notice of Commencement before either of these automatic expiration dates occur.

The Notice of Termination document provides notice to all interested parties that the Notice of Commencement is no longer effective. Additionally, a notice of termination contains an affirmation that all lienors have been paid in full. An owner may not record a notice of termination until after the completion of construction, or after construction ceases before its completion and all lienors have been paid in full or pro rata in accordance with FLA. STAT. 713.06(4). The contractor's final affidavit must also be attached to the Notice of Termination.

713.132 outlines the required contents of a notice of termination:
- The same information as the notice of commencement;
- The recording office document book and page reference numbers and date of the notice of commencement;
- A statement of the date as of which the notice of commencement is terminated, which date may not be earlier than 30 days after the notice of termination is recorded;
- A statement specifying that the notice applies to all the real property subject to the notice of commencement or specifying the portion of such real property to which it applies;
- A statement that all lienors have been paid in full; and
- A statement that the owner has, before recording the notice of termination, served a copy of the notice of termination on the contractor and on each lienor who has a direct contract with the owner or who has served a notice to owner. The owner is not required to serve a copy of the notice of termination on any lienor who has executed a waiver and release of lien upon final payment in accordance with 713.20(2).

If an owner or a contractor, by fraud or collusion, knowingly makes any fraudulent statement or affidavit in a notice of termination or any accompanying affidavit, and any lienor suffers damages because of the misleading information, that lienor also has a right of action for any resulting damages. See 713.132(3).

According to 713.132(4), this notice terminates the Notice of Commencement either 30 days after the Notice of Termination is recorded or on the expiration date stated in the recorded Notice of Termination, whichever is later. Because of this provision, a lienor owed money on a project who is served with a Notice of Termination must prepare and record his or her claim of lien prior to the effective date stated within it.

Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations relating to a notice of termination or anything else about Florida mechanic's liens.

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

This Notice of Termination meets all recording requirements specific to Duval County.

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