Mchenry County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated May 11, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Mchenry County Lis Pendens Form

Mchenry County Lis Pendens Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Mchenry County Lis Pendens Guide

Mchenry County Lis Pendens Guide

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Document Last Validated 4/16/2026
Mchenry County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Mchenry County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Mchenry County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Walk-In: Administration Building

Address:
667 Ware Road, Rm 109
Woodstock, Illinois 60098

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (815) 334-4110

Mail-To: McHenry County Recorder

Address:
Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave
Woodstock, Illinois 60098

Hours:

Phone:

Recording Tips for Mchenry County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Mchenry County

Properties in any of these areas use Mchenry County forms:

  • Alden
  • Algonquin
  • Cary
  • Crystal Lake
  • Fox River Grove
  • Harvard
  • Hebron
  • Huntley
  • Lake In The Hills
  • Marengo
  • Mchenry
  • Richmond
  • Ringwood
  • Spring Grove
  • Union
  • Wonder Lake
  • Woodstock

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Mchenry County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Mchenry 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 Mchenry County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Mchenry 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 Mchenry 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 Mchenry County?

Recording fees in Mchenry County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 334-4110 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 Mchenry County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Mchenry County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Mchenry 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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April 22nd, 2022

not enough room for legal description. Wouldn't allow me to enter widow status in owner box. Not clear who to send it to so I printed it out and will ask the notary who I use for recording it.

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