There are 3 ways to obtain an NOC: In person at the County recording office: Broward County Government Center, Room 114. Through the mail: Broward County Records, Taxes, and Treasury Division. Electronically: Please check with the city building department to see if they are offering electronic submission service.
In certain states like Florida, filing a Notice of Commencement is a legal requirement for property owners, and failing to do so may result in serious and costly consequences. Without a Notice of Commencement, property owners may end up paying their contractors and material suppliers double.
Florida's Construction Lien Law (Sections 713.001-713.37) requires the recording of a Notice of Commencement (NOC) for real property improvements greater than $5,000. However, the NOC does not apply to the repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system less than $15,000 in value.
A Florida NOC must include the following information: Property owner's name and address. Contractor's name and address. Lender's name and address (if applicable) Surety's name and address (if applicable) Project description. Project location. Start and expiration dates.
The Notice of Commencement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk where the real property is located. See Florida Statute 713 for detailed information, including posting requirements. See Fees & Costs for current recording fees.
A Notice of Commencement is a document that establishes the formal start date of a construction project. It identifies stakeholders such as the property owner, lender, and GC. NOCs are filed in the county the project if located in, and usually posted at the job site and distributed to all participants.
Call us at 311 Monday-Friday, AM to PM to reach an information specialist at the Broward County Call Center. Send an email to Code Complaint. Visit our office, located at RIVERBEND CORPORATE PARK, 2307 WEST BROWARD BLVD., STE 300, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
Recording a Notice of Commencement Complete the Notice of Commencement Form. The owner or person who signed must appear with the completed form before a Notary Public, who must complete the acknowledgment portion of the form and affix his or her seal.