Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Form
Last validated August 20, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Saint Joseph County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Michigan and Saint Joseph County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
St. Joseph County Register of Deeds
Centreville, Michigan 49032
Hours: M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: (269) 467-5552
Recording Tips for Saint Joseph County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Joseph County
Properties in any of these areas use Saint Joseph County forms:
- Burr Oak
- Centreville
- Colon
- Constantine
- Leonidas
- Mendon
- Nottawa
- Sturgis
- Three Rivers
- White Pigeon
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saint Joseph County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph County?
Recording fees in Saint Joseph County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (269) 467-5552 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.
(Michigan LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Saint Joseph County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Saint Joseph County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Saint Joseph 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.
Save Time and Money
Get your Saint Joseph County Lis Pendens form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4780 Reviews )
Kevin R.
August 22nd, 2023
I have been using Deeds.com for the last 2 years and find them very easy to use and expedient on all my recordings. Highly recommend.
Thank you for the kind words Kevin. We appreciate you.
Theresa J.
June 16th, 2021
I thank you for your service. I received the needed information.
Thank you!
Jin L.
December 27th, 2019
Your service is pretty awesome! I needed to get my docs recorded before year end, and you guys were on it. Thank you very much for the quick turnaround!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Debbie G.
February 2nd, 2019
Easy to use, I would recommend deeds.com. I would recommend visiting your county recorder before having document notarized. They will review document and make sure everything you need is on the deed, before having notarized.
Thank you Debbie. Have a fantastic day!
DONNA F.
June 7th, 2019
very easy and fast thank you would recommend
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Leslie S.
February 12th, 2020
The site was quick and easy to find information I needed. It also provided extra paperwork that would assist me.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Billy G.
September 17th, 2024
Bought the wrong form and they refunded my money Honest company
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Walton A.
February 3rd, 2022
Thanks ..this was very helpful and easy!
Thank you!
Natasha M.
January 9th, 2024
Your forms, guides, sample deeds and submission process were accessible, easy to understand and simple. I also was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency, professionalism and ease of staff communicating with me after I uploaded the document to ensure the county accepted it. I will continue to use this website to record deeds. Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
DENNIS M.
January 18th, 2023
very simple and complete
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Daren R.
March 4th, 2023
I believe that you should wait until a pending file is completed before asking for feedback. Thank you. Daren
Thank you!
Curtis T.
May 12th, 2020
Deeds support was awesome and constant. Thank you.
Thank you!
Susan M.
July 13th, 2022
Purchased and received immediately w/instructions for completion.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
LAWRENCE P.
December 7th, 2021
How about a single button zip download of the files displayed instead of downloading them one at a time?
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Cecil S.
November 11th, 2020
Fast service done well
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!