New Mexico Notice of Lis Pendens
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as March 19, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the New Mexico Notice of Lis Pendens
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Once filed this Notice of Lis Pendens becomes (constructive notice to a purchaser or encumbrancer of the property concerned; and any person whose conveyance is subsequently recorded shall be considered a subsequent purchaser or encumbrancer and shall be bound by all the proceedings taken after the recording of the notice to the same extent as if he were made a party to the said action.) (NM Statute 38-1-14)
Although a "Lis Pendens" (Latin for "Pending Suit") is not a lien, it acts like a lien in that any would be buyer or Lien-holder takes note that they are subject to the outcome of the pending suit mentioned.
(New Mexico Notice of LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in New Mexico only.
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"Service is convenient,easy, fast and helpful."
"Easy to use, I would recommend deeds.com. I would recommend visiting your county recorder before hav…"
"Fast Speedy great communication worry-free"
"The service was easy, fast, and cheap and we were able to close our sale 2 days after we downloaded …"
"My biggest complaint is I did not know when my document was ready until I got this survey. An email …"
Common Uses for Notice of Lis Pendens
- Document a pending partition action among co-owners
- Provide public notice of a pending lawsuit affecting a property
- Alert lenders to pending litigation that may affect collateral
- Prevent the sale of a property while a lawsuit is pending
- Protect your legal claim on a property during a dispute
- Protect your interest in a property during a divorce proceeding
- Alert potential buyers that a property is subject to litigation
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our notice of lis pendens forms are specifically formatted for each county in New Mexico.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.