Sanilac County Lis Pendens Form (Michigan)

All Sanilac County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Lis Pendens Form

Sanilac County Lis Pendens Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Sanilac County compliant document last validated/updated 3/21/2025

Lis Pendens Guide

Sanilac County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Sanilac County compliant document last validated/updated 5/13/2025

Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Sanilac County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Sanilac County compliant document last validated/updated 1/29/2025

When using these Lis Pendens forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Sanilac County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Sanilac County Register of Deeds

60 West Sanilac / PO Box 168, Sandusky, Michigan 48471

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (810) 648-2313

Local jurisdictions located in Sanilac County include:

  • Applegate
  • Argyle
  • Brown City
  • Carsonville
  • Croswell
  • Decker
  • Deckerville
  • Forestville
  • Lexington
  • Marlette
  • Melvin
  • Minden City
  • Palms
  • Peck
  • Port Sanilac
  • Sandusky
  • Snover

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Sanilac County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Sanilac County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Sanilac County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Sanilac County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Lis Pendens forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Sanilac County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Sanilac County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Michigan or Sanilac County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Sanilac County Lis Pendens forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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)

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