Notice of Commencement at a glance
What it is: The Notice of Commencement gives notice that improvements will be made to certain real property, and in accordance with Section 713.13 of the Florida Statutes, the following information is provided.
Notary: The notary marks Personally known OR Produced Identification and fills in the Type of Identification Produced.
A filled-in Notice of Commencement example: an owner records a deck notice
How to fill out Notice of Commencement, box by box
Permit Number and Parcel ID Number
Enter the Permit Number and the Parcel ID Number.
1. Description of property (legal description)
In box 1, enter the Description of property (legal description), and in a. the Street (job) Address.
2. General description of improvements
In box 2, enter the General description of improvements.
3. Owner Information or Lessee Information
In box 3, enter the Owner Information, or Lessee Information if the Lessee contracted for the improvement, and in a. the Name and address.
In b., enter the Name and address of fee simple titleholder if different than the Owner listed in a.
In c., enter the Interest in property.
4. Contractor Information
In box 4, Contractor Information, enter a. the Name and address and b. the Telephone No.
5. Surety
In box 5, Surety, if applicable, a copy of the payment bond is attached; enter a. the Name and address, b. the Telephone No. and c. the Amount of Bond $.
6. Lender
In box 6, Lender, enter a. the Name and address and b. the Telephone No.
7. Persons within the State of Florida designated by Owner
In box 7, enter the Name and address and the Telephone No. of the persons within the State of Florida designated by Owner upon whom notices or other documents may be served as provided by Section 713.13(1)(a)7, Florida Statutes.
8. In addition to himself or herself, Owner designates
In box 8, in addition to himself or herself, the Owner designates ___ of ___ to receive a copy of the Lienor's Notice as provided in Section 713.13(1)(b), Florida Statutes; enter a. the Telephone No. of Person or entity designated by Owner.
9. Expiration date of notice of commencement
In box 9, the expiration date of the notice of commencement may not be before the completion of construction and final payment to the contractor, but will be one (1) year from the date of recording unless a different date is specified.
Signing the notice of commencement
Sign on the Signature of Owner or Lessee, or Owner's or Lessee's Authorized Officer/Director/Partner/Manager line and Print Name and Provide Signatory's Title/Office; under penalty of perjury, you declare that you have read the notice of commencement and that the facts stated therein are true to the best of your knowledge and belief.
The notary's acknowledgment
Mark physical presence or on-line notarization for the instrument acknowledged this day of, and enter the type of authority, e.g. officer, trustee, attorney in fact, and the name of party on behalf of whom instrument was executed.
SIGNATURE OF NOTARY, PRINT NAME and NOTARY STAMP.
More rules for Notice of Commencement
Warning to Owner: any payments made by the Owner after the expiration of the notice of commencement are considered improper payments under Chapter 713, Part I, Section 713.13, Florida Statutes, and can result in your paying twice for improvements to your property. A notice of commencement must be recorded and posted on the job site before the first inspection. If you intend to obtain financing, consult with your lender or an attorney before commencing work or recording your notice of commencement.
Sources
[1] Notice of Commencement (NOC Revised 10-2022), Pinellas County (the Official source link on this page).
