Florida 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.
What goes on the Florida version
- 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
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
- 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
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General guidance for Florida contractors, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before filing.