Oakland County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated May 12, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Oakland County Lis Pendens Form

Oakland County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/8/2026
Oakland County Lis Pendens Guide

Oakland County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/28/2026
Oakland County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Oakland County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/12/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Oakland Register of Deeds

Address:
1200 N Telegraph, Dept 480
Pontiac, Michigan 48341

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (248) 858-0597

Recording Tips for Oakland County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Oakland County

Properties in any of these areas use Oakland County forms:

  • Auburn Hills
  • Berkley
  • Birmingham
  • Bloomfield Hills
  • Clarkston
  • Clawson
  • Commerce Township
  • Davisburg
  • Drayton Plains
  • Farmington
  • Ferndale
  • Franklin
  • Hazel Park
  • Highland
  • Holly
  • Huntington Woods
  • Keego Harbor
  • Lake Orion
  • Lakeville
  • Leonard
  • Madison Heights
  • Milford
  • New Hudson
  • Novi
  • Oak Park
  • Oakland
  • Ortonville
  • Oxford
  • Pleasant Ridge
  • Pontiac
  • Rochester
  • Royal Oak
  • South Lyon
  • Southfield
  • Troy
  • Union Lake
  • Walled Lake
  • Waterford
  • West Bloomfield
  • White Lake
  • Wixom

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Oakland County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Oakland County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (248) 858-0597 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 Oakland County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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