Passaic County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated May 21, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Passaic County Lis Pendens Form

Passaic County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/20/2026
Passaic County Lis Pendens Guide

Passaic County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/21/2026
Passaic County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Passaic County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/11/2026
Passaic County Certificate of Service Form

Passaic County Certificate of Service Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/28/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk's Registry Division

Address:
401 Grand St, Rm 113
Paterson, New Jersey 07505

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / arrive by 4:15

Phone: (973) 881-4777

Recording Tips for Passaic County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Passaic County

Properties in any of these areas use Passaic County forms:

  • Bloomingdale
  • Clifton
  • Haledon
  • Haskell
  • Hawthorne
  • Hewitt
  • Little Falls
  • Newfoundland
  • Oak Ridge
  • Passaic
  • Paterson
  • Pompton Lakes
  • Ringwood
  • Totowa
  • Wanaque
  • Wayne
  • West Milford

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Passaic County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Passaic County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (973) 881-4777 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 Passaic County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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