A North Carolina Lis Pendens is (constructive notice of pending litigation.)
Required information:
1. (The name of the court in which the action has been commenced or is pending)
2. (The names of the parties to the action)
3. (The nature and purpose of the action; and)
4. (A description of the property to be affected thereby)

A North Carolina Lis Pendens can be filed:
1. At or any time after a suit is filed
2. (At or any time after the real property has been attached, or)
3. (At or any time after the filing of an answer or other pleading in which the pleading party states an affirmative claim for relief falling within the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.) ( 1-116)

This Lis Pendens Notice has ample space to add multiple plaintiffs and defendants, which is common in litigation.

(North Carolina NOLP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

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Common Uses for Notice of Lis Pendens

Document a pending partition action among co-owners
File notice of a boundary dispute or quiet title action
Provide public notice of a pending lawsuit affecting a property
Alert lenders to pending litigation that may affect collateral
Notify title companies of unresolved claims against a property

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our notice of lis pendens forms are specifically formatted for each county in North Carolina.

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.

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