This Florida Notice of Homestead is designed for a single individual and is filed after a judgment has been filed but before a levy has been made and when there is a contract to sell, or a commitment from a lender for a mortgage on a homestead. This Notice of Homestead must be filed in the public records of the county in which the homestead is located. It should be noted that a Notice of Homestead can be filed only after the homeowner has applied for and received a homestead property tax exemption, a separate process from the filing of this Notice of Homestead. It is important to note that homestead exemptions do not apply in Florida against liens and judgments for taxes, obligations for purchase of real property or in other specific situations. This Florida Notice of Homestead for a Single Person contains the following provisions: Party to Whom Notice is Given: Identifies the name and address of the judgment creditor or other party who is to receive notification of filing of the Notice of Homestead; Legal Description: The complete legal description of the property being 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 involved, 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 a Single Person State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of Florida