Miami-Dade County Florida Notice of Commencement: Complete Guide
Miami-Dade has some of the most active construction markets in Florida — and some of the most specific NOC requirements. Get it right the first time.
Important Note
The folio number is assigned by the Property Appraiser's office and is different from the legal description — you need both. Go to miamidade.gov/pa and search by property address to find the folio number.
Recording Office
| Agency | Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts — Recording Section |
| Address | 22 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128 (multiple branch offices available) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (verify current hours) |
| eRecording | Available — strongly recommended due to high volume |
| Online Records | miamidadeclerk.com → Official Records |
Miami-Dade County-Specific Form Requirements
- Property Folio Number: Required. Format: XX-XXXX-XXX-XXXX. Find it at miamidade.gov/pa.
- Building Permit Number: Required for most project types.
- Contractor's State License Number: Full DBPR license number required.
- 3-inch top margin on first page, 1-inch on all other sides.
- Minimum 8-point font for legibility.
File and Go
Miami-Dade's recording requirements are among the strictest in Florida. File and Go's RecordReady™ review is calibrated to Miami-Dade's exact standards — no rejections.
Recording Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| First page | $10.00 |
| Each additional page | $8.50 |
| Names exceeding 4 | $1.00 per additional name |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page + $2.00 certification fee |
Fees governed by § 28.24, F.S. Verify current fees with the recording office before filing.
How to File in Miami-Dade County
- Prepare the NOC including folio number, permit number, contractor license number, and proper margins.
- Have the owner sign before a Florida notary (or use Notary Connect for remote signing).
- Record via eRecording (strongly recommended given volume), in-person at the Clerk's office or a branch, or by mail.
- Post a certified copy at the job site before work begins.
- Provide a certified copy to your construction lender before the first draw.
Miami-Dade has very high recording volume — in-person lines can be lengthy. File and Go eRecording is strongly recommended. We are an approved eRecording submitter for Miami-Dade County.
🟢 How File and Go Handles Miami-Dade County NOCs
Miami-Dade County-Ready Form
Includes all required fields — license number, permit number, proper margins.
RecordReady™
We check against Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County NOC Mistakes
- Missing folio number: Miami-Dade specifically requires it. An NOC without it will be rejected.
- Going in person during peak hours: The downtown Miami office can have significant wait times. eRecording eliminates this entirely.
- Using a form from another county: Miami-Dade forms differ from Broward and other counties.