(A) Individuals requesting information regarding city liens on residential properties may utilize one of the following three options:
(1) Automated lien search. Individuals may establish a pre-funded online account at the city’s website (www.ppines.com/liensearch). After entering a folio number, a completed lien search will be transmitted to the individual pursuant to the instructions provided by the individual on the website. A history of the account will be available online at any time. A charge of $50 shall be deducted from the individual’s account at the time of the lien search. If an account does not have sufficient funds to cover the cost, it will be treated as a semi-automated lien search.
(2) Semi-automated lien search. Individuals may establish an unfunded account at the city’s website. After entering a folio number, individuals shall mail the printed order form, along with a check for $75 to the City of Pembroke Pines, Attn: Finance Department, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. The completed lien search shall be transmitted to the individual in accordance with the instructions provided once the payment is received by the city. A history of the account will be available online at any time.
(3) Manual lien search. A lien search request form shall be available on the city’s website (www.ppines.com) or at the City of Pembroke Pines Finance Department. Individuals may hand deliver or mail the request form to the address set forth in subsection (2), together with a check for $100. The completed lien search shall be transmitted to the individual in accordance with the instructions provided.
(B) Individuals requesting information regarding city liens on non-residential properties may utilize one of the options set forth in section (A). The cost for non-residential lien searches on properties with one tenant shall be as stated above. Non-residential properties with more than one tenant shall be charged an additional 10% for each additional tenant.
(C) The following charges are imposed in connection with liens and lien satisfactions:
Lien preparation and recording $55
Lien satisfaction preparation and recording $45
Lien satisfaction preparation without recording $35
(Ord. 917, passed 1-17-90; Am. Ord. 1456, passed 9-17-03; Am. Ord. 1620, passed 9-17-08)