Otsego County Lis Pendens Release Form

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Otsego County Lis Pendens Release Form

Otsego County Lis Pendens Release Form

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

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Otsego County Lis Pendens Release Guide

Otsego County Lis Pendens Release Guide

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Otsego County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Release Document

Otsego County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Release Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Otsego County Register of Deeds

Address:
225 W Main St
Gaylord, Michigan 49735

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (989) 731-7551

Recording Tips for Otsego 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
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Otsego County

Properties in any of these areas use Otsego County forms:

  • Elmira
  • Gaylord
  • Johannesburg
  • Vanderbilt
  • Waters

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Otsego County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Otsego County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 731-7551 for current fees.

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When the case is settled or abandoned it is prudent to release the lis pendens document. A property could be passed over by a buyer because of the existing notice. Damages could then be realized by the seller.

600.2725 Notice lis pendens; cancellation; costs.

(1) If a plaintiff filing the notice before the service of the summons fails to serve the same within the time prescribed in this chapter, or after the action is settled, discontinued or abated, or final judgment is rendered therein against the party filing the notice, and the time to appeal therefrom has expired, the court, upon the application of any person aggrieved and upon such notice as may be directed or approved by it, shall direct that a notice of the pendency of an action be canceled of record by a particular register of deeds, or by all the registers of deeds, with whom it is filed.

(2) If a plaintiff filing the notice unreasonably neglects to proceed in the action, or does not commence or prosecute the action in good faith, the court, in its discretion, upon the application of any person aggrieved and upon such notice as may be directed or approved by it, may direct that a notice of the pendency of an action be canceled of record by a particular register of deeds, or by all the registers of deeds, with whom it is filed.

(3) The cancellation shall be made by a note to that effect, on the margin of the record, referring to the order. A certified copy of the order shall be filed for record with the register of deeds before the notice is canceled.

(4) The court, in its discretion, upon directing cancellation of the notice upon termination of the action, or during the pendency thereof if satisfied that the plaintiff who filed the notice unreasonably neglected to proceed in the action or did not commence or prosecute the same in good faith, may direct the plaintiff to pay all or any of the costs and expenses occasioned by filing the notice and the cancellation of the record, aside from the costs of the action itself.

(Michigan LP Release Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Lis Pendens Release meets all recording requirements specific to Otsego County.

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