Where do I record a Notice of Commencement in Lake County?

In the official records of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (lakecountyclerkfl.gov). 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 Lake County?

For property in unincorporated Lake County, use the county's own form, published by Lake County Office of Building Services. Inside a city, use that city's form, the cities are listed below. Every version follows the statutory form in s. 713.13(1)(d); have the owner sign it in front of a notary before recording.

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 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.

Lake County, Florida · Construction lien law

Lake County Notice of Commencement

Required before construction starts on any Lake County job with a contract over $2,500. The owner signs it in front of a notary, then it is recorded with the Lake County Clerk and posted at the site.

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The Lake County form

For property in unincorporated Lake County, permitted by the county.

Lake County Notice of Commencement

Published by Lake County Office of Building Services: 2 pages; the form is on page 2. The owner signs it before a notary, then it is recorded with the Lake County Clerk.

Source: cdn.lakecountyfl.gov

How it works

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

Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court, official records. lakecountyclerkfl.gov 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.

Property inside a city?

Cities in Lake County publish their own Notice of Commencement. Use the one for the city where the property is.

AstatulaCity Notice of Commencement

EustisCity Notice of Commencement

Fruitland ParkCity Notice of Commencement

GrovelandCity Notice of Commencement

Howey-in-the-HillsCity Notice of Commencement

Lady LakeCity Notice of Commencement

LeesburgCity Notice of Commencement

MascotteCity Notice of Commencement

MinneolaCity Notice of Commencement

MontverdeCity Notice of Commencement

Mount DoraCity Notice of Commencement

TavaresCity Notice of Commencement

UmatillaCity Notice of Commencement

Frequently asked questions

Where do I record a Notice of Commencement in Lake County?: In the official records of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (lakecountyclerkfl.gov). 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 Lake County?: For property in unincorporated Lake County, use the county's own form, published by Lake County Office of Building Services. Inside a city, use that city's form, the cities are listed below. Every version follows the statutory form in s. 713.13(1)(d); have the owner sign it in front of a notary before recording.
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.

Notarize your Lake County Notice of Commencement

Upload the completed form, verify your ID, and sign with a licensed online notary in about 15 minutes, then record it with the clerk.