Somerset County Lis Pendens Form

Somerset County Lis Pendens Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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

Somerset County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Somerset County Certificate of Service Form
Fill in the blank form used to certify service of lis pendens.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Somerset County Clerk
Somerville, New Jersey 08876-1262
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m M-F
Phone: (908) 231-7013
Recording Tips for Somerset County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Somerset County
Properties in any of these areas use Somerset County forms:
- Basking Ridge
- Bedminster
- Belle Mead
- Bernardsville
- Blawenburg
- Bound Brook
- Bridgewater
- Far Hills
- Flagtown
- Franklin Park
- Gladstone
- Hillsborough
- Kingston
- Liberty Corner
- Lyons
- Manville
- Martinsville
- Neshanic Station
- Peapack
- Pluckemin
- Raritan
- Rocky Hill
- Skillman
- Somerset
- Somerville
- South Bound Brook
- Warren
- Watchung
- Zarephath
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Somerset County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Somerset 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 Somerset County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County?
Recording fees in Somerset County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (908) 231-7013 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.
(New Jersey LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Somerset County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Somerset County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Somerset 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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