Tompkins County Notice of Pendency Form
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Tompkins County Notice of Pendency Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Tompkins County Notice of Pendency Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Tompkins County Completed Example of the Notice of Pendency Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Tompkins County Clerk
Ithaca, New York 14850
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (607) 274-5431
Recording Tips for Tompkins County:
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Tompkins County
Properties in any of these areas use Tompkins County forms:
- Brooktondale
- Dryden
- Etna
- Freeville
- Groton
- Ithaca
- Jacksonville
- Lansing
- Mc Lean
- Newfield
- Slaterville Springs
- Trumansburg
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Tompkins County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Tompkins 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 Tompkins County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County?
Recording fees in Tompkins County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (607) 274-5431 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A Notice of Pendency can be filed in action that affects title to real property (or the possession, use or enjoyment of, real property, except in a summary proceeding brought to recover the possession of real property.) The Notice is a powerful tool because it provides constructive notice (from the time of filing of the notice only), that the property is under litigation and would be purchasers and encumbrancers could be held to the outcome of the litigation. Although not a lien a Notice of Pendency in effect acts like a lien. Such Notice of Pendency shall contain:
Names of the parties
Legal description of the affected property
Object of the complaint (Statute 6501.)
This Notice of Pendency has ample space to enter multiple parties
(plaintiffs and defendants)
(New York NOP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Tompkins County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Pendency meets all recording requirements specific to Tompkins County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Tompkins 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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