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Florida
Mechanic's Lien
Deadlines & Filing Guide
Know your notice requirements, lien filing deadlines, and foreclosure deadlines before you lose your rights.
GET YOUR LIEN TOOLKIT
Required?
Within 45 days of first furnishing (for those not in privity with owner)
File by:
90 days after last furnishing
Enforce by:
1 year after recording lien (shortened to 60 days if Notice of Contest filed)
Where found:
Fla. Stat. §§ 713.001–713.37
Record a claim of lien with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the property is located. Must be verified and include property description, amount owed, name of owner, and description of work. Serve a copy on the owner within 15 days of recording.
Notice to Owner required for subcontractors/suppliers.
Contract
Signed
Work Begins
Signed
Preliminary
Notice
Within 45 days of first furnishing (for those not in privity with owner)
Last
Furnishing
File Lien
90 days after last furnishing
Enforce Lien
1 year after recording lien (shortened to 60 days if Notice of Contest filed)