Monroe County Lis Pendens Form
Last validated September 14, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Monroe County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Fountain Run, Gamaliel, Hestand, Mount Hermon, Tompkinsville.
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Monroe County Lis Pendens Form
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Monroe County Lis Pendens Guide
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Monroe County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Monroe County Clerk
Tompkinsville, Kentucky 42167
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F & Sat 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (270) 487-5471
Recording Tips for Monroe County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Monroe County
Properties in any of these areas use Monroe County forms:
- Fountain Run
- Gamaliel
- Hestand
- Mount Hermon
- Tompkinsville
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Recording fees in Monroe County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (270) 487-5471 for current fees.
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A Kentucky Lis Pendens becomes constructive notice when it is filed with the county recorder where the property is located (shall in any manner affect the right, title or interest of any subsequent purchaser, lessee, or encumbrancer of such real property, or interest for value and without notice thereof, except from the time there is filed, in the office of the county clerk of the county in which such real property or the greater part thereof lies, a memorandum stating (KRS 382.440(1)).
A separate Lis Pendens document should be filed in each county where the property is located. (Where the real property so affected consists of tracts lying in different counties, a separate notice shall be filed in each county as to the tract lying in that count KRS 382.440(3))
Contents of a Lis Pendens:
1. The Lis Pendens (style of action) contains the case number and court of pending case (The number of the action, if it is numbered, and the style of such action or proceeding and the court in which it is commenced, or is pending (KRS 382.440(1)(a))
2. Names of parties initiating the Lis Pendens (plaintiffs) (KRS 382.440 & 382.335)
3. Names of parties that claim is filed against (defendants) (KRS 382.440)
4. The names of parties who will be affected (The name of the person whose right, title, interest in, or claim to, real property is involved or affected; and (KRS 382.440(1)(b))
5. Legal Description of said property (KRS 382.440(1)(c)
Who may file a Lis Pendens? (Any party of interest) may file a Lis Pendens. KRS 382.440 (2)
The document must contain a preparation statement. (the instrument has endorsed on it, a printed, typewritten, or stamped statement showing the name and address of the individual who prepared the instrument, and the statement is signed by the individual (KRS 382.335(1)).
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Important: Your property must be located in Monroe 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 Monroe County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Monroe 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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