Bergen County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated September 21, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Bergen County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Allendale, Alpine, Bergenfield, Bogota, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill and 58 more.

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Bergen County Lis Pendens Form

Bergen County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document last validated 9/21/2026
Bergen County Lis Pendens Guide

Bergen County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/11/2026
Bergen County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Bergen County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 7/27/2026
Bergen County Certificate of Service Form

Bergen County Certificate of Service Form

Fill in the blank form used to certify service of lis pendens.

Document last validated 8/31/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk

Address:
One Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: (201) 336-7000

Recording Tips for Bergen County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bergen County

Properties in any of these areas use Bergen County forms:

  • Allendale
  • Alpine
  • Bergenfield
  • Bogota
  • Carlstadt
  • Cliffside Park
  • Closter
  • Cresskill
  • Demarest
  • Dumont
  • East Rutherford
  • Edgewater
  • Elmwood Park
  • Emerson
  • Englewood
  • Englewood Cliffs
  • Fair Lawn
  • Fairview
  • Fort Lee
  • Franklin Lakes
  • Garfield
  • Glen Rock
  • Hackensack
  • Harrington Park
  • Hasbrouck Heights
  • Haworth
  • Hillsdale
  • Ho Ho Kus
  • Leonia
  • Little Ferry
  • Lodi
  • Lyndhurst
  • Mahwah
  • Maywood
  • Midland Park
  • Montvale
  • Moonachie
  • New Milford
  • North Arlington
  • Northvale
  • Norwood
  • Oakland
  • Oradell
  • Palisades Park
  • Paramus
  • Park Ridge
  • Ramsey
  • Ridgefield
  • Ridgefield Park
  • Ridgewood
  • River Edge
  • Rochelle Park
  • Rutherford
  • Saddle Brook
  • Saddle River
  • South Hackensack
  • Teaneck
  • Tenafly
  • Teterboro
  • Township Of Washington
  • Waldwick
  • Wallington
  • Westwood
  • Wood Ridge
  • Woodcliff Lake
  • Wyckoff

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How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Bergen County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (201) 336-7000 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Lis Pendens is Latin for "litigation pending". Think of Lis Pendens as "notice of lawsuit". Once recorded this gives notice to the world that there is litigation pending over a parcel of real property. A buyer would be held subject to the outcome of the litigation. This greatly discourages any transfer of title until litigation is resolved. Common uses of a Lis Pendens are: Quit Title Action, Mechanic's Lien, Foreclosure, and part of a divorce proceeding (usually when the property is in one parties name).

N.J.S.A.2A:15-6. Written notice of pendency of action; contents

In every action, instituted in any court of this State having civil jurisdiction or in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the object of which is to enforce a lien upon real estate or to affect the title to real estate or a lien or encumbrance thereon, plaintiff or his attorney shall, after the filing of the complaint, file in the office of the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as the case may be, of the county in which the affected real estate is situate, a written notice of the pendency of the action, which shall set forth the title and the general object thereof, with a description of the affected real estate.

No notice of lis pendens shall be filed under this article in an action to recover a judgment for money or damages only.

When a notice of lis pendens is filed in such an action, the plaintiff shall, within three days after the filing of the notice of lis pendens, serve upon the defendant a copy of the notice of lis pendens and of the complaint. See N.J.S.A.. 2A:15-7. Included is a "Certificate of Service" form with instructions.

(New Jersey LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Bergen 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 Bergen County.

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