Bay County Lis Pendens Form
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Bay County Lis Pendens Form
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Bay County Lis Pendens Guide
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Bay County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Bay County Register of Deeds
Bay City, Michigan 48708-5122
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (989) 895-4228
Recording Tips for Bay County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
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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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. 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 Bay County?
Recording fees in Bay County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 895-4228 for current fees.
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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.
(Michigan LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Bay County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Bay County.
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