Leelanau County Lis Pendens Form

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Leelanau County Lis Pendens Form

Leelanau County Lis Pendens Form

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Document Last Validated 4/3/2026
Leelanau County Lis Pendens Guide

Leelanau County Lis Pendens Guide

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Leelanau County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Leelanau County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Register of Deeds

Address:
8527 E Government Center Dr, Suite 105
Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682

Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 M-F / Same-day recording until 4:30

Phone: (231) 256-9682

Recording Tips for Leelanau County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Leelanau County

Properties in any of these areas use Leelanau County forms:

  • Cedar
  • Empire
  • Glen Arbor
  • Lake Leelanau
  • Leland
  • Maple City
  • Northport
  • Omena
  • Suttons Bay

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Leelanau County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Leelanau County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 256-9682 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 Leelanau County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Leelanau County.

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