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Contractor's Final Payment Affidavit (Florida 713.06)
On any Florida job with a recorded Notice of Commencement, the contractor must furnish a final payment affidavit at least five days before filing a lien suit and before the owner is obligated to make final payment. It states the contract total and any lienors who remain unpaid.
Who uses it
General contractors and prime contractors closing out Florida residential jobs.
What the generated document includes
- Total contract amount including change orders
- Amount remaining unpaid on the contract
- List of unpaid lienors with amounts, or a 'none' declaration
- Notice of Commencement recording reference and notary block
Mistakes that get it kicked back
- Swearing that all lienors are paid when a supplier invoice is still open
- Delivering the affidavit after demanding final payment rather than before
- Leaving the Notice of Commencement recording information blank
Contractor's Final Payment Affidavit (Florida 713.06) by state
Requirements around this document change at the state line. Pick your state for the rules that apply to your license.
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Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Always confirm final submittal requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before filing.