Rio Arriba County Notice of Lis Pendens Form
Last validated September 8, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Rio Arriba County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Abiquiu, Alcalde, Canjilon, Canones, Cebolla, Chama, Chimayo, Cordova and 19 more.
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Rio Arriba County Notice of Lis Pendens Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Rio Arriba County Lis Pendens Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Rio Arriba County Completed Example of the Notice of Lis Pendens Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Rio Arriba County Clerk
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico 87575
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (505) 588-7724
Espanola Office
Espanola, New Mexico 87532
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (505) 753-1780
Recording Tips for Rio Arriba County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
Cities and Jurisdictions in Rio Arriba County
Properties in any of these areas use Rio Arriba County forms:
- Abiquiu
- Alcalde
- Canjilon
- Canones
- Cebolla
- Chama
- Chimayo
- Cordova
- Coyote
- Dixon
- Dulce
- El Rito
- Embudo
- Espanola
- Gallina
- Hernandez
- La Madera
- Lindrith
- Los Ojos
- Medanales
- Petaca
- San Juan Pueblo
- Tierra Amarilla
- Truchas
- Vallecitos
- Velarde
- Youngsville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Rio Arriba County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Rio Arriba County?
Recording fees in Rio Arriba County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (505) 588-7724 for current fees.
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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.
Important: Your property must be located in Rio Arriba County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Notice of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Rio Arriba County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Rio Arriba 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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