Florida Notice to Contractor
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as April 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Florida Notice to Contractor
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Under Florida law, a statutory Notice to Contractor form is used to inform its recipient that the claimant intends to rely upon the contractor's surety bond to secure payment for the furnishing of materials or services for the improvement of the real property. See FLA. STAT. 713.23(c).
This form identifies the relevant parties, including the owner, who ordered the work, the general contractor, who coordinates the project, and the lienor, or subcontractor, who is completing the assigned tasks, and who holds a claim (lien) against the contractor's bond to ensure payment. It also provides information about the property's location and specifies the type of improvement and associated materials.
Before beginning or within 45 days after beginning to furnish labor, materials, or supplies, a lienor who is not contractually connected with the contractor, except a laborer, shall serve the contractor with notice in writing that the lienor will look to the contractor's bond for protection on the work. FLA. STAT. 713.23(c) If a notice of commencement with the attached bond is not recorded before construction begins, the lienor not under contract with the contractor may, in the alternative, elect to serve the notice to the contractor up to 45 days after the date the lienor is served with a copy of the bond. Id.
Each situation is unique, so contact an attorney with questions about the Notice to Contractor or any other aspect of mechanic's liens in Florida.
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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"Excellent. Timely. Efficient. Smooth. Thank you!"
"ALL THE DEED DOCUMENTS ARE ALL EXCELLENT AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REGARDING COMPLETING THE DOCUMENTS…"
"I have uploaded 2 documents for E recording, I have searched thinking it would prompt me to a busine…"
"Deeds.com is a wonderful resource providing helpful information, forms, examples, and instructions. …"
"The Washington State Transfer on Death Deed I purchased worked perfectly."
Common Uses for Notice to Contractor
- File a final lien waiver after project completion and payment
- File a lien to prevent property sale until payment is received
- Notify a property owner of unpaid construction debts
- Document partial payment received on a construction project
- Secure payment for materials supplied to a construction project
- Notify a general contractor of unpaid subcontractor invoices
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our notice to contractor forms are specifically formatted for each county in Florida.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.