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A lien is enforced by filing a lawsuit to foreclose the lien. Most often, this lawsuit will need to be filed in a county or circuit court based on the property's location. In some scenarios, your suit can be filed using Florida Small Claims Rules.
File a Florida Notice to Owner. The first step to perfecting a security interest through a contractor's lien is to send a lien notice letter to the property owner. You must generally file a notice to the homeowner before recording your lien with the county clerk's office or within 15 days of recording.
Perfecting a Claim of Lien ? The claim of lien is sworn to and notarized, and must be recorded in the official records where the improved property is located. A copy must be served on the owner before recording or within 15 days thereafter.
Prior to filing a lien, a lienor who does not have a direct contract with the owner, must serve the owner with a Notice to Owner. The Notice to Owner must state the lienor's name and address, and a description of the real property and the nature of the services or materials being furnished.
Filing your own lien in Florida has varying costs. Depending on the supporting documentation and length of your lien paperwork, it can cost as little as $10 for the first page and an additional $8.50 for each additional page. Find your local county recorder to view specific filing fees in each location.