Notice of Commencement Forms & Notarization Templates

The Notice of Commencement (NOC) is a crucial legal document in construction and real estate projects, formally signaling the initiation of a construction endeavor and disseminating pertinent project details to relevant stakeholders. Once you're ready to complete the notice of commencement, Notarize can help you with fast and secure online notarization of your forms.

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What is a Notice of Commencement, and why is it necessary?

A Notice of Commencement is a crucial legal document that property owners or their authorized agents must file before starting any construction work on a property. Its primary purpose is to provide essential information about the construction project to contractors, subcontractors, and other involved parties. This notice serves to protect the interests of property owners and streamline the construction process.

What information must be included in the Notice of Commencement?

The notice should contain detailed information about the property, the improvement to be made, the owner, contractor, surety (if applicable), lender, and other relevant details.

How does the Notice impact property liens?

Filing a Notice of Commencement doesn’t create a lien on the property. It serves as a warning that construction-related claims might be recorded later.

Can the Notice of Commencement be amended?

Owners can amend the notice within its effective period, however, changing contractors requires a new notice.

Why are lenders involved in the process, and what are their responsibilities?

Lenders providing construction funds must also record the notice. Failure to do so makes the lender liable for damages to the owner.

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