Florida City, FL · Miami-Dade County
Notice of Commencement
Florida-required notice recorded before construction over $2,500 begins; the owner's signature must be notarized before it can be recorded with the Clerk of the Courts.
- 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 Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts 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 having to pay twice for the same work. Florida Statute 713.13 requires the owner's signature on the Notice of Commencement to be notarized before it can be recorded.
Who needs it
Florida City property owners (or authorized agents) pulling a building permit for any improvement over $2,500 — the recorded Notice of Commencement must be posted before the first inspection.
Why it needs a notary
Florida Statute 713.13 requires the owner's signature on the Notice of Commencement to be notarized before the document is recorded with the Clerk of the Courts.
How to get this notarized
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Get the form
Download the Notice of Commencement from the City of Florida City building department.
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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 and submit it to the City of Florida City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Florida City. 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 Florida City?
- 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 Florida City 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 Miami-Dade 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.
Notice of Commencement in other Miami-Dade County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.