Grand Forks County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated September 24, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Grand Forks County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Arvilla, Emerado, Gilby, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Afb, Inkster, Larimore, Manvel and 5 more.

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Grand Forks County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Grand Forks County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

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Document last validated 9/4/2026
Grand Forks County Guidelines Notice of Lis Pendens

Grand Forks County Guidelines Notice of Lis Pendens

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Document last validated 9/24/2026
Grand Forks County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Grand Forks County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

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Document last validated 7/24/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Grand Forks County Recorder

Address:
County Office Building - 151 South 4th St / PO Box 5066
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58206-5066

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F / Recording until 4:30

Phone: (701) 780-8262, 8263, 8261

Recording Tips for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County

Properties in any of these areas use Grand Forks County forms:

  • Arvilla
  • Emerado
  • Gilby
  • Grand Forks
  • Grand Forks Afb
  • Inkster
  • Larimore
  • Manvel
  • Mekinock
  • Niagara
  • Northwood
  • Reynolds
  • Thompson

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Grand Forks County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Grand Forks County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 780-8262, 8263, 8261 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 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County.

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