A Notice of Commencement (NOC) is the recorded document that tells everyone, from suppliers to lenders, that work on a property has started. Get it wrong or late and your first inspection can stall.
What it is
The NOC is signed by the property owner and recorded with the clerk of court in the county where the property is located. It lists the owner, contractor, property and other key parties for the job.
Timing that matters
- It must be recorded and posted on the job site before the first inspection.
- A copy goes to the permit office when the direct contract is over $5,000.
- HVAC repair or replacement under $15,000 is excluded.
Common hold-ups
- Owner information that doesn't match the property record.
- Missing signatures or notarization.
- Recording it after work starts, or forgetting to post it on site.
Let us prep it
We prepare your Notice of Commencement for $95, plus the county recording fees. We check it against the permit and property record so it's ready before your first inspection.
Quick answers
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