Broward County Florida Notice of Commencement: Complete Guide
Filing an NOC in Broward County? Here's exactly what the Recording Division requires, how to file, and what to watch out for.
Recording Office
| Agency | Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division — Recording Section |
| Address | 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 114, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (verify current hours) |
| eRecording | Available — File and Go submits electronically |
| Online Records | broward.org/RecordsTaxesTreasury/Recording |
Broward County-Specific Form Requirements
- Contractor's state license number: Required. Full DBPR license number (e.g., "CGC1512345").
- Permit number: Strongly recommended; required for many project types.
- 3-inch top margin on first page, 1-inch on all other sides. Generic forms often fail this.
- Document size: 8.5" × 11" or 8.5" × 14" only.
File and Go
File and Go eRecords directly with the Broward County Records Division. Same-day filing, RecordReady™ review, and certified copy delivery — no courthouse visit needed.
Recording Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| First page | $10.00 |
| Each additional page | $8.50 |
| Indexing (per name over 4) | $1.00 per additional name |
| Certified copy | $2.00 per page after recording |
Fees governed by § 28.24, F.S. Verify current fees with the recording office before filing.
How to File in Broward County
- Prepare the NOC using Broward's preferred form or File and Go's guided builder — include license number, permit number, legal description, and lender if applicable.
- Get the owner's signature notarized (in-person or via Notary Connect RON).
- Record via eRecording (fastest), in-person at Room 114, 115 S. Andrews Ave., or by mail.
- Post a certified copy at the job site before construction begins.
- Provide a copy to your construction lender before requesting the first draw.
Broward County accepts eRecording through approved vendors including File and Go. eRecording provides same-day or next-day recording, electronic confirmation, and certified copy delivery by email.
🟢 How File and Go Handles Broward County NOCs
Broward County-Ready Form
Includes all required fields — license number, permit number, proper margins.
RecordReady™
We check against Broward County's specific criteria before electronic submission.
eRecord Direct
We submit directly to the recording office — no lines, no parking, no lost mail.
Fast Confirmation
Instrument number and certified copy delivered by email same business day in most cases.
Common Broward County NOC Mistakes
- Missing contractor license number: The #1 rejection reason in Broward. Include the full DBPR license number.
- Insufficient top margin: Broward requires a 3-inch top margin on the first page. Many generic forms don't have this.
- Wrong payee on check: Make checks payable to "Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury."