New Mexico Notice of Lis Pendens

County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as May 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

About the New Mexico Notice of Lis Pendens

New Mexico Notice of Lis Pendens
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. 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

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Alberta P.

"form was east to use...instructions came in handy."

— Valerie I.

"Quick and easy! Had my document submitted to the county and back in one day. Good rates as well!"

— Dee R.

"Quick, Simple order process with many options of forms to download!"

— Laurie S.

"This was super easy and fast!"

— Jesse C.

"I had a little problem understanding how to copie and use."

Common Uses for Notice of Lis Pendens

  • Protect your legal claim on a property during a dispute
  • File notice of a pending foreclosure action
  • Prevent the sale of a property while a lawsuit is pending
  • Document a pending partition action among co-owners
  • Provide constructive notice of a contract dispute involving property
  • Provide public notice of a pending lawsuit affecting a property

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.