Sarasota County Notice to Contractor Form

Last validated April 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Sarasota County Notice to Contractor Form

Sarasota County Notice to Contractor Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/28/2026
Sarasota County Notice to Contractor Guide

Sarasota County Notice to Contractor Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/22/2026
Sarasota County Completed Example of the Notice to Contractor Document

Sarasota County Completed Example of the Notice to Contractor Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/28/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk/Comptroller - Main Office

Address:
Historic Courthouse - 2000 Main St, Rm 102
Sarasota, Florida 34237

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: 941-861-7436

Venice Branch Office

Address:
Administration Center - 4000 S Tamiami Tr, Suite 222
Venice, Florida 34293

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: (941) 861-7436

Recording Tips for Sarasota County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office

Cities and Jurisdictions in Sarasota County

Properties in any of these areas use Sarasota County forms:

  • Englewood
  • Laurel
  • Nokomis
  • North Port
  • Osprey
  • Sarasota
  • Venice

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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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Sarasota 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 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.

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 Sarasota County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Notice to Contractor meets all recording requirements specific to Sarasota County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Sarasota 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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