Saint Clair County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated October 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Saint Clair County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Belleville, Caseyville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East Saint Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon and 12 more.

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Saint Clair County Lis Pendens Form

Saint Clair County Lis Pendens Form

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Document last validated 10/28/2026
Saint Clair County Lis Pendens Guide

Saint Clair County Lis Pendens Guide

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Document last validated 8/27/2026
Saint Clair County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Saint Clair County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/16/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds

Address:
10 Public Sq, 5th floor / P.O. Box 543
Bellville, Illinois 62222

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F RECORDING DAY ENDS AT 3:00 PM ALL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER 3:00 WILL BE DATED FOR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY

Phone: (618) 277-6600

Recording Tips for Saint Clair County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed

Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Clair County

Properties in any of these areas use Saint Clair County forms:

  • Belleville
  • Caseyville
  • Dupo
  • East Carondelet
  • East Saint Louis
  • Fairview Heights
  • Freeburg
  • Lebanon
  • Lenzburg
  • Lovejoy
  • Marissa
  • Mascoutah
  • Millstadt
  • National Stock Yards
  • New Athens
  • O Fallon
  • Saint Libory
  • Scott Air Force Base
  • Smithton
  • Summerfield

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saint Clair County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Saint Clair County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 277-6600 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 Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Saint Clair 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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