Florida Notice of Intent to Lien

Florida does not require a notice of intent before a claim of lien. The statutory steps are the notice to owner and the claim of lien (Fla. Stat. §§ 713.06, 713.08).

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Does Florida require a notice of intent to lien?

Not required. Florida does not require a notice of intent before a claim of lien. The statutory steps are the notice to owner and the claim of lien (Fla. Stat. §§ 713.06, 713.08).

A notice of intent is a final written demand. It names the amount, the property and the date you will file. An owner who wants to keep a lien off the title has a clear reason to pay first, and you keep a dated record of the demand.

Notice of intent: Not required; Fla. Stat. §§ 713.06, 713.08
When to send it: None required
Lien deadline: Within 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials
Where the lien is filed: Circuit court clerk for the county
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Notice of Intent to Record a Claim of Lien

Who sends it, to whom, and how

Who sends it: No one has to. Any claimant with lien rights can send one as a last demand before filing.
Who receives it: No law says. Our letter goes to the property owner, the general contractor, and the construction lender.
How to send it: Send it by certified mail, return receipt requested, so you can prove when it arrived.

What a Florida notice of intent says

The notice our service prepares states the following. Keep it to facts you can prove.

Your name and the party you contracted with
The property, with its address and county
The labor or materials you furnished, and when
The amount unpaid
A demand to pay within 10 days, or you will file your claim of lien
Your signature and the date

Download a blank Florida notice of intent to lien

The Notice of Intent to Record a Claim of Lien our service prepares, with every field left blank. PDF, free, no sign-up. Fill in your own facts and check them against the rules on this page before you send it.

The Florida lien deadline it protects

The Florida lien deadline is within 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials. The lien is filed with the circuit court clerk for the county. Send the notice early enough that the payment window ends before that deadline.

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Source: Fla. Stat. §§ 713.06, 713.08. Read the Florida lien statute. Notice rules turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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We prepare the notice from your project details. Self-serve from $49: you review, sign and send it. Full service from $99: we send it to every party with proof of delivery.

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Florida notice of intent FAQ

Is a notice of intent to lien required in Florida?

Florida does not require a notice of intent before a claim of lien. The statutory steps are the notice to owner and the claim of lien (Fla. Stat. §§ 713.06, 713.08).

When do I send a Florida notice of intent to lien?

No law sets a time. Send it early enough that the 10-day payment window ends before you must file. The Florida lien deadline is within 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials.

Who gets the notice, and how is it sent?

No law says. Our letter goes to the property owner, the general contractor, and the construction lender. Send it by certified mail, return receipt requested, so you can prove when it arrived.

What does a Florida notice of intent to lien say?

Our letter states: your name and the party you contracted with; the property, with its address and county; the labor or materials you furnished, and when; the amount unpaid; a demand to pay within 10 days, or you will file your claim of lien; your signature and the date.

Is there a free Florida notice of intent to lien form?

Yes. Download the blank Notice of Intent to Record a Claim of Lien on this page. It is the same notice our service prepares, with every field left blank. Or we prepare and send it for you from $49.

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This page summarizes Florida law for general information and is not legal advice. Notice and release rules depend on your role, project type and dates. Confirm them against the statute or with counsel before relying on them.