Bernalillo County Notice of Lis Pendens Form (New Mexico)

All Bernalillo County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Bernalillo County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Bernalillo County compliant document last validated/updated 6/16/2025

Lis Pendens Guide

Bernalillo County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Bernalillo County compliant document last validated/updated 6/6/2025

Completed Example of the Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Bernalillo County Completed Example of the Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Bernalillo County compliant document last validated/updated 3/6/2025

When using these Notice of Lis Pendens forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Bernalillo County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Bernalillo County Clerk

One Civic Plaza NW, 6th floor / PO Box 542, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-0542

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (505) 468-1290

Local jurisdictions located in Bernalillo County include:

  • Albuquerque
  • Cedar Crest
  • Isleta
  • Kirtland Afb
  • Sandia Park
  • Tijeras

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Bernalillo County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Bernalillo County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Bernalillo County?

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

Can the Notice of Lis Pendens forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Bernalillo County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Bernalillo County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New Mexico or Bernalillo County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Bernalillo County Notice of Lis Pendens forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Bernalillo 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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