Miami-Dade Launches Online Construction Filing Service
The Clerk of Court's new Recording Application lets customers file construction and residency documents electronically.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Construction
The Miami-Dade Clerk of Court has launched an online Recording Application that allows customers to record Notices of Commencement and Declarations of Domicile electronically. Documents submitted through the service are reviewed and recorded in the Official Records the same way as in-person filings.
Why it matters
The change lets contractors, property owners, and residents complete these recordings from home, an office, or a mobile phone instead of visiting a courthouse in person. It also gives construction projects a faster route to recording the notices that identify owners, contractors, sureties, and lenders.
The Clerk's Office did not release figures on filing volume, processing time, or fees for the new service. Customers receive confirmation once a recording is complete, but the timeline for final recording was not specified.
The players
Miami-Dade Clerk of Court
The Miami-Dade Clerk of Court maintains the county's Official Records and oversees recording of construction notices and residency declarations.
The details
Customers access the Recording Application through the Clerk's website or mobile app under the Records tab by selecting ERecording Web Service. They upload required documents, complete the necessary information, and submit payment online, and the free Clerk mobile app is available in the Apple and Android app stores.
Timeline
The Clerk's online Recording Application announcement was published November 2, 2026.
Industry Context
Florida's Notice of Commencement requirement under Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes obliges construction projects to record these notices in county records before work begins. The Clerk's new online option makes that existing obligation easier to meet without changing what must be filed.
Contractors and property owners in Miami-Dade can record Notices of Commencement and Declarations of Domicile online from home, an office, or a phone instead of traveling to the courthouse. Customers can download the free Clerk mobile app to complete the process.
The takeaway
Filing construction and residency notices online can save trips to the courthouse, so project teams should confirm their Notice of Commencement is recorded before work starts. Check the Clerk's website or app for the current filing steps.
Further reading
Explore more Miami construction coverage for context on local building projects and filing requirements.
More information
Start an online filing through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court ERecording Web Service on the Clerk's website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami's Community News.
