1. Sign before a notary
The owner signs personally (s. 713.13(1)(g)). The form’s certificate accepts online notarization — upload it here and sign on a short video call.
2. Record with the clerk
Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, official records. hardeeclerk.com Base fee $5 first page + $4 per extra page (s. 28.24), plus county surcharges.
3. Post it at the job site
A certified copy or a notarized statement that it was recorded (s. 713.13(1)(a)). It lasts one year unless the form says otherwise.
Hardee County cities
We haven’t catalogued Hardee County’s city forms yet. The statutory form is the same statewide — get it from your building department or the clerk, and upload it here to have it notarized online. See Hardee County cities for what is live.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I record a Notice of Commencement in Hardee County?
- In the official records of the Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (hardeeclerk.com). Most clerks accept e-recording, mail and walk-in. The statutory base fee is $5 for the first page and $4 for each additional page (s. 28.24, Florida Statutes), plus any county surcharges on the clerk's fee schedule.
- Which form do I use in Hardee County?
- Every Florida city and county uses the statutory form in s. 713.13(1)(d). Hardee County's municipalities haven't been added to our catalogue yet; the county building department or clerk provides the form, and you can upload it here to notarize it online.
- Does it need to be notarized?
- Yes. The owner must sign it personally (s. 713.13(1)(g)), and the certificate on the form may be completed by physical presence or online notarization. A remote online notary session takes about 15 minutes.
- When is it required?
- When the direct contract for the improvement is more than $2,500 (s. 713.02(5)). It expires one year after recording unless the notice states another date, and a certified copy must be posted at the job site.
General information, not legal advice. Full guide: Florida Notice of Commencement.