Bay County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated October 30, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Bay County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Auburn, Bay City, Bentley, Essexville, Kawkawlin, Linwood, Munger, Pinconning and 1 more.

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Bay County Lis Pendens Form

Bay County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document last validated 10/27/2026
Bay County Lis Pendens Guide

Bay County Lis Pendens Guide

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Document last validated 10/30/2026
Bay County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Bay County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

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Document last validated 7/28/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Bay County Register of Deeds

Address:
515 Center Ave, Suite 102
Bay City, Michigan 48708-5122

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

Phone: (989) 895-4228

Recording Tips for Bay County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bay County

Properties in any of these areas use Bay County forms:

  • Auburn
  • Bay City
  • Bentley
  • Essexville
  • Kawkawlin
  • Linwood
  • Munger
  • Pinconning
  • University Center

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bay County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Bay County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 895-4228 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A Notice of Lis Pendens is a document that gives constructive notice of a pending suit to a purchaser of any real estate. The plaintiff files the notice with the register of deeds in counties where affected property are located. A Michigan Lis Pendens contains title and object of cause, legal description of property affected. 600.2701(1)

Typically, a complaint is filed a summons is served, then a Lis Pendens is filed when real property is involved. In Michigan a Lis Pendens can be filed with the complaint before the service of the summons; but, in that case, personal or substituted service of the summons must be made upon a defendant, within 60 days after the filing, or else, before the expiration of the same time, publication must be commenced, or service thereof must be made without the state, as prescribed by law. 600.2701(2)

The register of deeds shall record such notice, in a book kept for that purpose, upon the payment of the fee as is provided by law. A copy of such record, authenticated by the register of deeds, is evidence of such notice, and the recording of the same, in all courts and places. 600.270(3) The Notice once recorded will stay effective for a period of 3 years.

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Important: Your property must be located in Bay 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 Bay County.

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