As soon as possible after the assessment has been made as provided in this article
by the building official, a certified copy of the special assessment lien shall be
recorded in the official records of the county in the office of the clerk of the circuit
court in and for the county, and the lien shall become effective as of the date of
filing such copy with said clerk of the circuit court. The building official after
recording of said lien, shall forward to the owner or owners a copy of the recorded
lien by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery,
by the building official or deputy sheriff.
