Los Angeles County Notice of Pending Action Form
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Los Angeles County Notice of Pending Action Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Los Angeles County Notice of Pending Action Guide
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Los Angeles County Completed Example of the Notice of Pending Action Document
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Los Angeles County Proof of Service Form
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Los Angeles County Proof of Service Guide
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Los Angeles County Completed Example of the Proof of Service Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Registrar-Recorder /County Clerk Headquarters /Mailing Address
Norwalk, California 90650
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 5:00
Phone: (800) 201-8999
Lancaster Recording Office
Lancaster, California 93534
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 3:30
Phone: (661) 945-6446
LAX / Courthouse
Los Angeles, California 90045
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 3:30
Phone: (310) 727-6142
Van Nuys Recording Office
Van Nuys, California 91401
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 3:30
Phone: (818) 374-7176
Recording Tips for Los Angeles County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Los Angeles County
Properties in any of these areas use Los Angeles County forms:
- Acton
- Agoura Hills
- Alhambra
- Altadena
- Arcadia
- Artesia
- Avalon
- Azusa
- Baldwin Park
- Bell
- Bell Gardens
- Bellflower
- Beverly Hills
- Burbank
- Calabasas
- Canoga Park
- Canyon Country
- Carson
- Castaic
- Cerritos
- Chatsworth
- City Of Industry
- Claremont
- Compton
- Covina
- Culver City
- Diamond Bar
- Downey
- Duarte
- El Monte
- El Segundo
- Encino
- Gardena
- Glendale
- Glendora
- Granada Hills
- Hacienda Heights
- Harbor City
- Hawaiian Gardens
- Hawthorne
- Hermosa Beach
- Huntington Park
- Inglewood
- La Canada Flintridge
- La Crescenta
- La Mirada
- La Puente
- La Verne
- Lake Hughes
- Lakewood
- Lancaster
- Lawndale
- Littlerock
- Llano
- Lomita
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Lynwood
- Malibu
- Manhattan Beach
- Marina Del Rey
- Maywood
- Mission Hills
- Monrovia
- Montebello
- Monterey Park
- Montrose
- Mount Wilson
- Mt Baldy
- Newhall
- North Hills
- North Hollywood
- Northridge
- Norwalk
- Pacific Palisades
- Pacoima
- Palmdale
- Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Panorama City
- Paramount
- Pasadena
- Pearblossom
- Pico Rivera
- Playa Del Rey
- Pomona
- Porter Ranch
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Redondo Beach
- Reseda
- Rosemead
- Rowland Heights
- San Dimas
- San Fernando
- San Gabriel
- San Marino
- San Pedro
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Fe Springs
- Santa Monica
- Sherman Oaks
- Sierra Madre
- Signal Hill
- South El Monte
- South Gate
- South Pasadena
- Stevenson Ranch
- Studio City
- Sun Valley
- Sunland
- Sylmar
- Tarzana
- Temple City
- Toluca Lake
- Topanga
- Torrance
- Tujunga
- Universal City
- Valencia
- Valley Village
- Valyermo
- Van Nuys
- Venice
- Verdugo City
- Walnut
- West Covina
- West Hills
- West Hollywood
- Whittier
- Wilmington
- Winnetka
- Woodland Hills
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Los Angeles County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Los Angeles County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Los Angeles County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Los Angeles County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Los Angeles County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Los Angeles County?
Recording fees in Los Angeles County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (800) 201-8999 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A Notice of Pending Action, formerly known as a lis pendens, is a document that is recorded to give constructive record notice of a pending lawsuit. The lawsuit must involve a claim which affects (a) title to, or right to possession of, real property; or (b) the use of an easement. [Code Civ. Proc. 405.4] When recorded, the notice lets subsequent buyers, transferees and encumbrancers know that an action is pending which affects the real property.
An attorney of record in an action may sign a notice of pendency of action. Alternatively, a judge of the court in which an action that includes a real property claim is pending may, on request of a party, approve a notice of pendency of action. A notice of pendency of action may only be recorded if: (1) it has been signed by the attorney of record; (2) it is signed by a party acting in propria persona ("for one's self," acting on one's own behalf) and approved by a judge; or (3) the action is one in eminent domain and subject to Code Civ. Proc. 405.6. [Code Civ. Proc. 405.21]
A party to an action who asserts a real property claim may record a notice of pendency in the action in which that real property claim is alleged. The notice must be recorded in the office of the recorder of each county in which all or part of the real property is situated. The notice must contain the names of all parties to the action and a description of the property affected by the action. [Code Civ. Proc. 405.20]
Except in eminent domain actions subject to Code Civ. Proc. 405.6, a real property claimant must, prior to recording the notice, mail a copy of it, by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, to all known addresses of the parties to whom the real property claim is adverse, and to all owners of record of the real property affected by the claim. Immediately after recording, file a copy of the notice with the court in which the action is pending. [Code Civ. Proc. 405.22]
Any failure to meet the statutory obligations, including the Proof of Service requirement, will render the notice of pendency of action void and invalid as to any adverse party or owner of record. [Code Civ. Proc. 405.23]
Lawsuits can be complicated, and even small errors can affect the outcome of a case. Please contact an attorney with questions about using the Notice of Pending Action, or for any other issues related to real property in California.
(California Notice of Pending Action Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Los Angeles County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Pending Action meets all recording requirements specific to Los Angeles County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Los Angeles County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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