Miami Moves Construction Filings Online
Contractors and property owners in Miami-Dade can now record Notices of Commencement electronically from an office or phone.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Construction
The Miami-Dade Clerk of Court has launched an online Recording Application that lets customers file Notices of Commencement and Declarations of Domicile electronically. Construction projects and Florida residents can now record these documents without visiting the courthouse in person.
Why it matters
A Notice of Commencement names the property owner, contractor, surety, and lender on a project, so moving its filing online shortens the paperwork step that starts a construction job. Contractors and property owners who previously had to travel to file can now submit from an office or phone.
The service covers two filing types, Notices of Commencement and Declarations of Domicile, and is available through the Clerk's website and a free mobile app. The source does not report filing volumes, fees, or turnaround times for the new service.
The players
Miami-Dade Clerk of Court
The county office that maintains official property and court records and processes the recording filings that construction projects require.
The details
Customers open the Records tab on the Clerk's website or mobile application and select ERecording Web Service. They upload required documents, complete the necessary information, and pay online. Documents recorded this way are reviewed and entered into the Official Records in the same manner as in-person filings, and customers receive confirmation once recording is complete.
Timeline
Online Recording Application launch reported in an article published November 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
The Clerk's ERecording Web Service is the county's existing channel for electronic recording, and this launch adds Notices of Commencement and Declarations of Domicile to it. Filings are treated the same as in-person submissions in the Official Records, so the change affects convenience rather than legal standing.
Contractors and property owners starting a project should factor in that Notices of Commencement can now be filed online rather than at the courthouse, which may reduce time spent on the filing step. Operators should confirm current fees and processing expectations directly with the Clerk's Office before relying on them.
The takeaway
Filing a Notice of Commencement is a standard early step for construction projects, so moving it online can simplify project startup. Operators should check the Clerk's ERecording Web Service directly and track whether processing times and fees match what they previously experienced in person.
Further reading
For broader context on how permit and filing rules shape building work, see Construction coverage on We are Main Street.
More information
Read the original community newspaper report on the Clerk's new recording service.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami's Community News.
