This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
It must be filed and posted prior to commencing work. The information provided in the document includes the contractor's name and address, the property owner's name and address, the type of work to be performed, and the project's commencement and completion dates.
Who files a Notice of Commencement? Georgia requires that the notice of commencement get filed by the property owner, the owner's agent, or the general contractor. The law does not get picky about which party must actually file it.
(b) Not later than 15 days after the contractor physically commences work on the property, a notice of commencement shall be filed by the owner, the agent of the owner, or by the contractor with the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the project is located.
A Notice to Proceed, delivered and in hand, does not legally determine anything other than that such notice has been given. Intentions to proceed do not rise to the level of actual construction commencement, whereas Commencement of construction implies the physical nature of actual construction work and services.
Ideally, a Notice of Commencement will expire after one year from the date it was recorded or unless a specific date is mentioned in the NOC. In case the NOC has not expired, then the owner can file a Notice of Termination to terminate the NOC.