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Ocean County Lis Pendens Form

Ocean County Lis Pendens Form

Ocean County Lis Pendens Form

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

Validated 7/7/2025 Preview Form
Ocean County Lis Pendens Guide

Ocean County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Validated 7/30/2025 Preview Form
Ocean County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Ocean County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 6/13/2025 Preview Form
Ocean County Certificate of Service Form

Ocean County Certificate of Service Form

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

Validated 7/2/2025 Preview Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Ocean County Courthouse
Address:
118 Washington St / PO Box 2191
Toms River, New Jersey 08753 / 08754-2101

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

Phone: 732-929-2018

Ocean County Mall
Address:
Hooper Ave (Near JC Penney)
Toms River, New Jersey 08753

Hours: Open daily during regular mall hours

Phone: 732-288-7777

Northern Ocean County
Address:
Resource Center - 225 Fourth St
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701

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

Phone: 732-370-8850

Southern Service Center
Address:
179 S Main St
Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050

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

Phone: 609-597-1500

Recording Tips for Ocean County:
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ocean County

Properties in any of these areas use Ocean County forms:

  • Barnegat
  • Barnegat Light
  • Bayville
  • Beach Haven
  • Beachwood
  • Brick
  • Forked River
  • Island Heights
  • Jackson
  • Lakehurst
  • Lakewood
  • Lanoka Harbor
  • Lavallette
  • Little Egg Harbor Twp
  • Manahawkin
  • Manchester Township
  • Mantoloking
  • New Egypt
  • Normandy Beach
  • Ocean Gate
  • Pine Beach
  • Point Pleasant Beach
  • Seaside Heights
  • Seaside Park
  • Toms River
  • Tuckerton
  • Waretown
  • West Creek

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ocean County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Ocean 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 Ocean County?

Recording fees in Ocean County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 732-929-2018 for current fees.

Have other questions? Contact our support team

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.

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

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Ocean County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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