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De Soto County Notice to Contractor Form

De Soto County Notice to Contractor Form

De Soto County Notice to Contractor Form

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

Document Last Validated 3/7/2025
De Soto County Notice to Contractor Guide

De Soto County Notice to Contractor Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/10/2025
De Soto County Completed Example of the Notice to Contractor Document

De Soto County Completed Example of the Notice to Contractor Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/4/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court - County Courthouse
Address:
115 East Oak St, Rm 101
Arcadia, Florida 34266

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

Phone: (863) 993-4876

Recording Tips for De Soto County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in De Soto County

Properties in any of these areas use De Soto County forms:

  • Arcadia
  • Fort Ogden
  • Nocatee

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for De Soto County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in De Soto County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (863) 993-4876 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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.

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

This Notice to Contractor meets all recording requirements specific to De Soto County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the De Soto 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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