Carroll County Lis Pendens Form
Last validated September 16, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Carroll County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Chadwick, Lanark, Milledgeville, Mount Carroll, Savanna, Shannon, Thomson.
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Carroll County Lis Pendens Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Carroll County Lis Pendens Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Carroll County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Carroll County Clerk / Recorder
Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (815) 244-0223
Recording Tips for Carroll County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Carroll County
Properties in any of these areas use Carroll County forms:
- Chadwick
- Lanark
- Milledgeville
- Mount Carroll
- Savanna
- Shannon
- Thomson
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Carroll County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Carroll 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 Carroll County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Carroll 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 Carroll 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Carroll County?
Recording fees in Carroll County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 244-0223 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
Although a plaintiff (person initiation suit) or plaintiff's attorney usually files a Lis Pendens notice, Illinois states any party to the action may file a Lis Pendens (signed by any party to the action or his attorney of record or attorney in fact, on his or her behalf) Sec. 2-1901. Requirements of an Illinois Lis Pendens include; (the title of the action, the parties to it, the court where it was brought and a description of the real estate) Sec. 2-1901. A Lis Pendens is considered constructive notice once recorded in the county where the property is located, subsequent buyers or lien holders would be bound by the outcome of the case, (for the purposes of this Section, be deemed a subsequent purchaser and shall be bound by the proceedings to the same extent and in the same manner as if he or she were a party thereto) Sec.2-1901 Often cases include multiple plaintiff and defendants, this form has adequate space for multiple parties.
(Illinois Lis Pendens Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Carroll County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Carroll County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Carroll 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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