A Florida Notice of Contest of Lien is a legal document used to contest the validity of a lien created against a debtor's property. It is typically filed by the debtor in order to dispute the lien holder's claim of interest in a particular piece of real estate or other asset. The Notice of Contest of Lien is a formal written complaint that must be served to the lien holder and then filed with the appropriate court. There are two primary types of Florida Notices of Contest of Lien: General and Special. A General Notice of Contest of Lien is used when the debtor believes the lien to be invalid or improperly filed. A Special Notice of Contest of Lien is used when the debtor believes the lien to be excessive, or was improperly placed or enforced. In either case, the Notice of Contest of Lien must be served to the lien holder and then filed with the court in order to contest the lien.