Your role on this job

SubcontractorHired by the contractor Sub-subcontractorHired by a subcontractor Material supplierSold materials for the job Laborer ContractorContract directly with the owner

First day on the job The first day you furnished labor, services or materials.

Last day on the job (optional) Leave blank if you're still working. Your claim of lien is due 90 days after your last day.

Job name or address (optional) Shows on your calendar entries and printout only.

This is a residential jobFor your printout. The dates are calculated the same way.

Florida lien deadlines

This calculator applies the deadlines in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, to the dates you enter. It is not legal advice. Special rules apply to public projects (§255.05), payment-bonded jobs (§713.23) and terminated contracts — confirm with a Florida construction attorney when money is at stake.

Your deadlines show up here

Pick your role and enter your first day on the job. Add your last day to get your claim of lien date too.

This calculator applies the deadlines in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, to the dates you enter. It is not legal advice. Special rules apply to public projects (§255.05), payment-bonded jobs (§713.23) and terminated contracts — confirm with a Florida construction attorney when money is at stake. · double-g-consulting.com/florida-lien/

How it counts

What the calculator does with your dates

Mail by: first day + 40 days. Certified, registered or Global Express Guaranteed mail is effective on the mailing date when mailed within 40 days and you keep the USPS mail log or tracking record. §713.18(2)
Notice to Owner: first day + 45 days, for subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and material suppliers. §713.06(2)(a)
Claim of lien: last day + 90 days, for every lienor including laborers and contractors. §713.08(5)
Weekends and federal holidays: the date is shown as is, with a warning. No extension is assumed.

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