If you wish to transfer a lien to bond, you must provide a recorded copy of the Claim of Lien being bonded together with cash or a cashier's check pursuant to Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes. Fees for the amount of the bond are calculated in the following manner: the amount of the claim of lien, plus interest at the legal rate for a 3-year period, plus $5,000.00 or 25% of the lien amount, whichever is greater. When depositing cash to transfer to security, a registry fee at a rate of 3% for the first $500.00 and 1.5% for each subsequent $100.00 is required.

In addition to the cash bond amount, made payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in certified funds, cash, credit card or a check is required for the recording and notification fees. Contact our office for the total amount due. Current Recording fees are listed in Fees & Costs.

If you are transferring to security by surety bond and not by cash bond, please allow an additional fee for the approval of the bond by the Deputy Clerk, as prescribed by statute.

If the transfer involves multiple liens, an additional charge for each additional lien shall be charged.

To request the release of a Transfer of Security by Cash or Surety Bond deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, download and complete the form below. Present the completed, notarized form along with the recording fees to the Recording Department - Specialized Intake section.

Transfer Bond Release Form

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