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A Notice to Owner (NTO) is a statutory document required under Florida’s Construction Lien Law that notifies the property owner and other relevant parties that you are providing labor, services, or materials to a construction project.
Importantly, filing an NTO does not mean you’re filing a lien. It’s a preliminary notice that preserves your right to file a lien later, in case of nonpayment or delayed payments. Without sending an NTO, you cannot file a valid lien in Florida, even if you remain unpaid.
In Florida, the following parties must send a valid NTO to preserve lien rights:
In Florida, the following parties must send a valid NTO to preserve lien rights:
Subcontractors (not in direct contract with the owner) Material suppliers Equipment rental companies Sub-subcontractors Labor providers Professional service providers not directly hired by the owner General contractors typically do not need to send an NTO, but they must be listed on the NTO if someone else sends one.
General contractors typically do not need to send an NTO, but they must be listed on the NTO if someone else sends one.
Here’s a quick overview of how the NTO process unfolds:
The USPS manifest must be stamped by the
40th day in order to avoid missing a deadline.
A Notice to Owner must be RECEIVED by the 45th day after you furnished labor and materials, otherwise you forfeit your lien and bond claim rights.
You have 90 DAYS FROM LAST DAY you completed the job, to record a lien or make a claim against bond. Remember, you can only file a lien if you have sent the NTO on time.
SunRay’s Smart Deadline Calculator takes the guesswork out of this process, so you never miss your window.
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Sending a timely and accurate NTO offers multiple benefits:
Filing your own NTO can be time-consuming and legally risky. That’s why thousands of construction professionals trust SunRay Construction Solutions.
Here’s how SunRay makes filing your Florida NTO fast, compliant, and easy:
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Frequently asked questions on Notice to Owner
Yes, but it must still be sent within 45 days of first furnishing labor or materials.
Yes, contracts and lien rights are separate. The NTO protects your legal right to file a lien.
If you used certified mail and have proof of mailing, you’ve fulfilled your legal obligation under Florida law.
No. You must send a separate NTO for each project.
Use the Notice of Commencement, public records, or let SunRay verify it for you.
You lose your lien rights. It’s critical to track and meet the 45-day deadline.
No. You can use a professional NTO service like SunRay to file and track everything for you.
Protecting your right to get paid should be straightforward and reliable. With SunRay, you can file your Florida Notice to Owner in under 60 seconds for just $35 per notice. Our service is backed by Florida lien law experts and trusted by thousands of contractors and suppliers who depend on us for fast, accurate, and compliant filings.
