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Florida mechanics lienNotice to Owner and deadlines

The Notice to Owner is due 45 days after you first furnished1. The lien deadline is 90 days after final furnishing2; the deadline to sue is 1 year after the claim of lien is recorded3.

Your Florida lien deadlines

Enter your dates. Calendar days unless a line says otherwise.

    Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday may move; the statute linked on each line controls.

    Florida lien timeline

    1. First day of work
    2. 45 daysafter first workNotice to Owner1
    3. your workany lengthLast day of work
    4. 90 daysafter last workRecord the claim of lien2
    5. 1 yearafter recordingSue to enforce3
    Calendar days unless noted. The first rule listed for each step; the calculator applies the others.

    How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Florida?

    Claim of lien recorded no later than 90 days after final furnishing of labor/services/materials; claim must be served on owner before recording or within 15 days after recording.2 713.08(5), 713.08(4)(c)

    When is the Florida Notice to Owner due?

    Notice to Owner served before commencing or no later than 45 days after commencing to furnish; in any event before owner's final payment disbursement after contractor's affidavit. Laborers exempt.1 Fla. Stat. 713.06(2)(a)

    How long is a mechanics lien good for in Florida?

    Lien does not continue longer than 1 year after recording unless an action to enforce is commenced; owner may shorten to 60 days by recording a Notice of Contest of Lien.3 713.22(1)-(2)

    Does a Florida lien claim have to be notarized?

    Claim of lien must be signed and sworn to or affirmed by the lienor or agent acquainted with the facts.2 713.08(2)

    What about public jobs in Florida?

    Public jobs (255.05): claimant not in privity with contractor (except laborer) serves contractor notice to look to the bond before commencing or within 45 days after commencing; notice of nonpayment no later than 90 days after final furnishing; suit within 1 year after labor performed or materials delivered.4 Fla. Stat. 255.05

    Can an owner bond off a lien in Florida?

    713.23 payment bond: 45 days notice to contractor, notice of nonpayment within 90 days after final furnishing.5 713.23

    Who can file: read the Florida lien statute.

    How do you file a mechanics lien in Florida?

    1. Notice to Owner: due 45 days after you first furnished. Fla. Stat. 713.06(2)(a)
    2. Record the claim of lien: due 90 days after final furnishing. 713.08(5), 713.08(4)(c)
    3. Sue to enforce: due 1 year after the claim of lien is recorded. 713.22(1)-(2) An owner can shorten this to 60 days by recording a Notice of Contest of Lien.

    Each line restates the statute cited next to it. Check the statute text before you file.

    Sources

    1. Fla. Stat. 713.06(2)(a) (leg.state.fl.us, 2026-10-27)
    2. 713.08(5), 713.08(4)(c) (leg.state.fl.us, 2026-10-27)
    3. 713.22(1)-(2) (leg.state.fl.us, 2026-10-27)
    4. Fla. Stat. 255.05 (leg.state.fl.us, 2026-10-27)
    5. 713.23 (leg.state.fl.us, 2026-10-27)