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Notice of Commencement (Florida Statute 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 requires a recorded Notice of Commencement on most improvements over $2,500 before the first inspection can be approved. Missing or mis-recorded notices are one of the most common reasons a Florida inspection gets cancelled at the door.
Who uses it
General contractors, roofers, HVAC and plumbing contractors pulling permits anywhere in Florida.
What the generated document includes
- Legal description and street address of the property
- Owner name, address and interest in the property
- Contractor, surety and lender blocks
- Expiration date and notary signature block formatted for recording
Mistakes that get it kicked back
- Recording with the tax parcel number only instead of the full legal description
- Letting the notice expire mid-project — it lapses one year from recording unless another date is stated
- Posting a copy at the job site but never filing the certified copy with the building department
Notice of Commencement (Florida Statute 713.13) 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.