Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Release Form

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Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Release Form

Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Release Form

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Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Release Guide

Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Release Guide

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Saint Joseph County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Release Document

Saint Joseph County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Release Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

St. Joseph County Register of Deeds

Address:
Historic Courthouse - 125 W Main St / PO Box 388
Centreville, Michigan 49032

Hours: M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm

Phone: (269) 467-5552

Recording Tips for Saint Joseph County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Joseph County

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

  • Burr Oak
  • Centreville
  • Colon
  • Constantine
  • Leonidas
  • Mendon
  • Nottawa
  • Sturgis
  • Three Rivers
  • White Pigeon

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

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Saint Joseph County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (269) 467-5552 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Saint Joseph County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Saint Joseph 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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April 22nd, 2019

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September 22nd, 2020

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September 20th, 2019

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November 12th, 2020

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October 11th, 2019

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January 9th, 2020

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February 20th, 2020

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Lindsay B.

February 16th, 2019

The form was easy to fill out. The only problem I had was on the Notary page I live in a different state than the property and I couldn't change the name of the state or county where the notary had to sign.

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Georgiana I.

January 25th, 2020

The deed itself was easy. I did notice that although the website says that the deed would exempt the house from probate, the deed clearly states that it might not. I hope that "might " is the operative word here.

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Judy W.

May 12th, 2021

It would be helpful if the numbers on the instruction sheet were on the form. I was confused on page two if the signatures were for witnesses or buyer (grantee). I do like the form and will use it in the future. Also page one Grantee's signature only has one line and if there are two buyers need another line.

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