Nelson County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated September 14, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Nelson County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bardstown, Bloomfield, Boston, Chaplin, Coxs Creek, Fairfield, Nazareth, New Haven and 1 more.

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Nelson County Lis Pendens Form

Nelson County Lis Pendens Form

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Document last validated 9/14/2026
Nelson County Lis Pendens Guide

Nelson County Lis Pendens Guide

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

Nelson County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

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Document last validated 7/3/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Nelson County Clerk

Address:
113 E Stephen Foster Ave, Suite 2
Bardstown, Kentucky 40004-0312

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Wednesday; 8:00 to 5:00 Thursday and Friday

Phone: (502) 348-1830

Recording Tips for Nelson County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Nelson County

Properties in any of these areas use Nelson County forms:

  • Bardstown
  • Bloomfield
  • Boston
  • Chaplin
  • Coxs Creek
  • Fairfield
  • Nazareth
  • New Haven
  • New Hope

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Nelson County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Nelson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (502) 348-1830 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 Nelson 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 Nelson County.

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