Free Notice of Homestead - Married Couple (Florida)

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This Florida Notice of Homestead is designed for a married couple and is filed after a judgment has been filed but before a levy has been made and there is a contract to sell, or a commitment from a lender, for a mortgage on a homestead. This Notice of Homestead is filed in the public records of the county in which the homestead is located. It should be noted that this Notice can be filed only after the homeowner has applied for and received a homestead property tax exemption, a separate process from filing this Notice of Homestead. It is important to note that homestead exemptions do not apply in Florida against liens and judgments for taxes or for obligations for purchase of real property. There are also other situations where homestead exemptions do not apply. This Florida Notice of Homestead for a Married Couple contains the following provisions: Party to Whom Notice is Given: Identifies the name and address of the judgment creditor or any other person who should receive a copy of the Notice; Legal Description: Sets forth the complete legal description of the property claimed as a homestead; Homestead Tax Exemption: Sets forth the receipt of the homestead tax exemption and the contract of sale or loan commitment, names of the parties, amount and anticipated date of closing; Judgment Lien: Information regarding the judgment lien, including the date filed and public record information; Signatures and Notary: The Notice of Homestead must be signed in front of a notary public. Protect your Rights and your Property by using our professionally prepared up-to-date forms. This attorney-prepared packet contains: Instructions and Checklist General Information Step-by-Step Instructions Florida Notice of Homestead for Married Couple State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of Florida