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

In the official records of the Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (myorangeclerk.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 Orange County?

For property in unincorporated Orange County, use the county's own form, published by Orange County Building Division. 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.

Orange County, Florida · Construction lien law

Orange County Notice of Commencement

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

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The Orange County form

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

Orange County Notice of Commencement

Published by Orange County Building Division: one page. The owner signs it before a notary, then it is recorded with the Orange County Clerk.

Source: orangecountyfl.net

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

Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court, official records. myorangeclerk.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.

Property inside a city?

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

Bay LakeCity Notice of Commencement

Belle IsleCity Notice of Commencement

EatonvilleCity Notice of Commencement

MaitlandCity Notice of Commencement

OaklandCity Notice of Commencement

OcoeeCity Notice of Commencement

OrlandoCity Notice of Commencement

Winter ParkCity Notice of Commencement

ZellwoodCity Notice of Commencement

Frequently asked questions

Where do I record a Notice of Commencement in Orange County?: In the official records of the Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (myorangeclerk.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 Orange County?: For property in unincorporated Orange County, use the county's own form, published by Orange County Building Division. 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 Orange 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.