Johnston County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated June 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Johnston County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Johnston County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/29/2026
Johnston County Lis Pendens Guide

Johnston County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/7/2026
Johnston County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Johnston County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/8/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Johnston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Johnston County Register of Deeds

Address:
Courthouse Annex - 207 E Johnston St, Suite 209 / PO Box 118
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (919) 989-5160

Recording Tips for Johnston County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Johnston County

Properties in any of these areas use Johnston County forms:

  • Benson
  • Clayton
  • Four Oaks
  • Kenly
  • Micro
  • Pine Level
  • Princeton
  • Selma
  • Smithfield
  • Wilsons Mills

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Johnston County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Johnston 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 Johnston County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston County?

Recording fees in Johnston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (919) 989-5160 for current fees.

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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)

Important: Your property must be located in Johnston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Notice of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Johnston County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Johnston 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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