Hernando County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

The Hernando County Clerk has two locations where you can go and file your mechanics liens. You can bring your documents to the following office locations in person at the addresses below:

Main Office
20 N. Main Street
Brooksville FL 34601

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
352-754-4201 (Automated Attendant)

Spring Hill Office
7405 Forest Oaks Boulevard
Spring Hill FL 34606

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 352-754-4201 (Automated Attendant)
The County Clerk also accepts electronic recording (E-Recording) of land record documents with four different industry partners: Simplifile, CSC, ePN, and Indecomm.

Customers including title companies, banks, attorney’s, lien filers, and others who submit documents to the clerk of court’s office for recording can now do so electronically, saving time and money on mailing expenses.

All you need is a computer, scanner and Internet connection.

The Hernando County Clerk does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog.

If the project is located in Hernando county, then yes, you will want to record your lien with the Hernando County Clerk’s office.

The Hernando County Clerk’s recording requirements are as follows:

1. Use clear, black print or typing for best reproduction or photographing;

2. Reserve a 3-inch square at the top right-hand corner of the first page and a 1-inch by 3-inch space at the top right-hand corner of each subsequent page for use by the Clerk;

3. Date the body of the instrument;

4. List the mailing addresses of the grantee and grantor, if a transfer of interest in real estate;

5. Affix the name and address of the person to whom the instrument is to be returned on the front of the instrument;

6. Print, type or stamp on the face of the instrument in a legible manner the name and address of the person who prepared the instrument on all instruments by which the title to real estate or any interest therein or lien thereon is conveyed, created, encumbered, assigned or otherwise disposed of. (Instruments executed or acknowledged outside of the State, or before January 1, 1968, are exempt.);

7. Include a description of the real or personal property, if any;
Verify signatures agree with names in the body of the instrument and that they are legible and correctly spelled. Names must be printed, typed or stamped below the signatures;

8. Verify signatures are attested by two witnesses for transfer of any property. Names must be printed, typed or stamped below signatures;

9. Verify the acknowledgement of person(s) executing the instrument;

10. Verify the notary public seal, form of identification, printing of notary’s name and expiration date of notary commission;

11. Verify the corporate seal, if applicable;

12. Address envelopes to the attention of the Recording Division, Room 362, to ensure fast and efficient handling of mail transactions; and

13. Include a self-addressed stamped return envelope with all documents sent for recording. The envelope is required and should be sufficient in size and should have adequate postage affixed to accommodate the quantity of documents submitted.

The Hernando County Clerk’s recording fee is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.

Additional Recording Fees

For indexing instruments recorded in the official records, which contain more than four (4) names: $1.00 per additional name
Lien Fees

Copy Fees

Copies of instruments in public records, by photographic process, of not more than 14″ x 8 1/2″: $1.00 per page
Certifying copies: $2.00

The Hernando County Clerk accepts cash and credit card payments. Credit cards accepted are Visa, Mastercard, Discovery and American Express. Note that there is a 3.5% non-refundable transaction fee if paying by credit card.

The Hernando County Clerk’s recording fee is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.

Additional Recording Fees

For indexing instruments recorded in the official records, which contain more than four (4) names: $1.00 per additional name
Lien Fees

Copy Fees

Copies of instruments in public records, by photographic process, of not more than 14″ x 8 1/2″: $1.00 per page
Certifying copies: $2.00

There are many ways to obtain a recorded copy of your lien.

All Official Records and associated images from 1983 to present can be accessed online through the Hernando County Clerk’s Official Records search.

If you would like to submit a records request you may do so via telephone, fax, email, regular mail, or in person, by submitting a written request and the appropriate fee to the address below. Note that there is a 3.5% non-refundable transaction fee if paying by credit card.

For further questions regarding requests for copies or record searches in Hernando County, please contact the Recording Division at (352)540-6768 or 20 North Main Street, Room 161, Brooksville, FL 34601.

You can get the property’s legal description from the Hernando County Clerk’s office in person.

You can also search for property legal descriptions online with the Hernando County Property Appraisers at

Determining whether you have the right to file a mechanics lien in Hernando, FL depends on your situation. Generally speaking, every state gives those who have furnished labor and/or materials to a construction project the right to file a mechanics lien if unpaid for the furnishing. The same is true in Florida. However, there are some state-specific limitations as to who is qualified to file a mechanics lien that is important when considering whether you have the right to file a mechanics lien in Hernando County, FL.

You can read more about lien rights and if you have the right to file a lien on our Florida Mechanics Lien Resources page.

The fee to file a Florida Preliminary Notice in Hernando is $10.