Benson County Notice of Lis Pendens Form
Last validated September 24, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Benson County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Esmond, Fort Totten, Knox, Leeds, Maddock, Minnewaukan, Oberon, Saint Michael and 3 more.
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Benson County Notice of Lis Pendens Form
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Benson County Guidelines Notice of Lis Pendens
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Benson County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Benson County Recorder
Minnewaukan, North Dakota 58351-0193
Hours: 8:30 to 12:00, 12:30 to 4:30 M-F / CT
Phone: (701) 473-5332
Recording Tips for Benson County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Benson County
Properties in any of these areas use Benson County forms:
- Esmond
- Fort Totten
- Knox
- Leeds
- Maddock
- Minnewaukan
- Oberon
- Saint Michael
- Tokio
- Warwick
- York
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Benson County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Benson 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 Benson County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Benson 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 Benson 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 Benson County?
Recording fees in Benson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 473-5332 for current fees.
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Lis Pendens Latin for SUIT PENDING
Use this form to notify the world that a case (civil or criminal) is pending affecting real property. (From the time of filing only shall the pendency of the action be constructive notice to a purchaser or encumbrancer of the property affected thereby, and every person whose conveyance or encumbrance is subsequently executed or subsequently recorded is deemed a subsequent purchaser or encumbrancer with notice and is bound by all proceedings taken after the filing of such notice to the same extent as if that person were a party to the action.) (ND 28-05-07. Lis pendens - Effect.)
A Notice of Lis Pendens is filed in an ACTION FOR PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY.
(Immediately after filing the complaint in the district court, the plaintiff must record in the office of the recorder of the county, or of the several counties in which the property is situated, a notice of the pendency of the action, containing the names of the parties, so far as known, the object of the action, and a description of the property to be affected thereby. From the time of filing such notice for record, all persons shall be deemed to have notice of the pendency of the action.) (32-16-04. Lis pendens required.)
28-05-09. When Lis Pendens not required.
A notice of the pendency of an action in a district court is not required if the action is for the foreclosure of a mortgage.
28-05-10. When civil action deemed pending.
A civil action in a district court is deemed to be pending from the time of its commencement until its final determination upon appeal or until the time for appeal has passed, unless the judgment is sooner satisfied.
(North Dakota Notice of LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in North Dakota only.
Important: Your property must be located in Benson 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 Benson County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Benson 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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