Cass County Lis Pendens Form
Last validated October 30, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Cass County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg, Jones, Marcellus, Union, Vandalia.
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Cass County Lis Pendens Form
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Cass County Lis Pendens Guide
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Cass County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Cass County Register of Deeds
Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Phone: (269) 445-4464
Recording Tips for Cass County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
Cities and Jurisdictions in Cass County
Properties in any of these areas use Cass County forms:
- Cassopolis
- Dowagiac
- Edwardsburg
- Jones
- Marcellus
- Union
- Vandalia
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cass County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Cass 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 Cass County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County?
Recording fees in Cass County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (269) 445-4464 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.
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Important: Your property must be located in Cass 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 Cass County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Cass 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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