Hawthorne, FL · Alachua County
Notice of Commencement (Alachua County)
Florida-required notice recorded before construction over $2,500 begins in Hawthorne; the owner's signature must be notarized before recording.
- Florida-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Under Florida's Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713), a property owner must record a Notice of Commencement with the Alachua County Clerk before starting most improvements over $2,500, and post a certified copy at the job site before the first inspection. The recorded notice identifies the owner, contractor, lender, and property and protects the owner from paying twice for the same work. Florida Statute 713.13 requires the owner's signature to be notarized before recording.
Who needs it
Hawthorne property owners (or authorized agents) pulling a building permit for any improvement over $2,500.
Why it needs a notary
Florida Statute 713.13 requires the owner's signature on the Notice of Commencement to be notarized before it is recorded with the Alachua County Clerk.
How to get this notarized
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Get the form
Download the Notice of Commencement (Alachua County) from the City of Hawthorne building department.
- 2
Fill it out
Complete every required field — but do not sign yet. The notary must witness your signature.
- 3
Have your ID ready
Have a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) on hand.
- 4
Meet the online notary
Connect with a Rush Notary Florida-commissioned online notary over secure video — no appointment or travel needed.
- 5
Sign and get notarized
Sign while the notary watches; they verify your identity and apply the notarial seal.
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Submit to the city
Download your notarized Notice of Commencement (Alachua County) and submit it to the City of Hawthorne.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hawthorne. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed Florida online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- When is a Notice of Commencement required in Hawthorne?
- Under Florida's Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713), you must record a Notice of Commencement before starting most improvements over $2,500, and post a copy at the job site before the first inspection.
- Does the Hawthorne Notice of Commencement need to be notarized?
- Yes. Florida Statute 713.13 requires the property owner's signature on the Notice of Commencement to be notarized before it can be recorded with the Alachua County Clerk.
- Can I notarize a Notice of Commencement online?
- Yes. Rush Notary connects you with a Florida-commissioned online notary by video, so you can get the NOC notarized without driving to an office.
Other forms in Hawthorne
Notice of Commencement (Alachua County) in other Alachua County cities
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