Florida 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.
What goes on the Florida version
- 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
Florida is one of our code-tuned states, so the packet builder also flags the state-specific attachments this scope triggers before you file.
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
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General guidance for Florida contractors, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before filing.