Pinellas County Notice of Termination: Requirements and Recording Guide
When properly executed and filed, a statutory Notice of Termination operates to terminate a Notice of Commencement. Under Florida lien law, you must record a Notice of Commencement when a contractor, subcontractor, material provider or laborer starts work on a project. It is vital to ensure that your documents meet local standards for successful recording.
Included Pinellas County Documents
The following Pinellas County Notice of Termination documents are included in the immediate download package, last validated November 27, 2025 by our Forms Development Team:
- Pinellas County Notice of Termination Form: A fill-in-the-blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
- Pinellas County Notice of Termination Guide: A line-by-line guide explaining every blank on the form.
- Pinellas County Completed Example: An example of a properly completed Notice of Termination document for reference.
Compliance and Guarantee
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Pinellas County? Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Pinellas County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements. Documents should be recorded at the appropriate office to be legally effective.
Important: Your property must be located in Pinellas County to use these forms. You can reuse the forms for your personal use; for example, if you have multiple properties in Pinellas County, you only need to order once. The forms are PDFs that you download and complete privately on your own computer using Adobe Reader.
Where to Record Your Documents
Documents should be recorded at one of the following Pinellas County locations:
| Office Location | Address | Hours (M-F) | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 545 First Ave North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 8:30 to 4:30 | (727) 464-7000 |
| Clearwater | 29582 US 19 North, Clearwater, Florida 33761 | 8:30 to 4:30 | (727) 464-7000 |
| St. Petersburg (North) | 1800 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 | 8:30 to 4:30 | (727) 464-7000 |
Recording Tips for Pinellas County
To streamline the process, consider these recording tips:
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible to minimize delays.
- Consider using eRecording to avoid unnecessary trips to the office.
- Have the property address and parcel number ready before you begin the process.
- Note that recording fees in Pinellas County vary; contact the recorder's office at (727) 464-7000 for current fees.
Cities and Jurisdictions
Properties in any of the following areas use Pinellas County forms for Notice of Termination:
Bay Pines, Belleair Beach, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo, Oldsmar, Ozona, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Saint Petersburg, Seminole, and Tarpon Springs.