Scott County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated August 3, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Scott County Lis Pendens Form

Scott County Lis Pendens Form

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

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Scott County Lis Pendens Guide

Scott County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/3/2026
Scott County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Scott County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

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Document Last Validated 7/13/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Scott County Clerk/Recorder

Address:
35 East Market St
Winchester, Illinois 62694

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (217) 742-3178

Recording Tips for Scott County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Scott County

Properties in any of these areas use Scott County forms:

  • Alsey
  • Bluffs
  • Manchester
  • Winchester

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Scott County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Scott County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 742-3178 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 Scott County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

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