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Mercer County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Mercer County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Mercer County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/31/2025
Mercer County Guidelines Notice of Lis Pendens

Mercer County Guidelines Notice of Lis Pendens

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Document Last Validated 3/31/2025
Mercer County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Mercer County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

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Document Last Validated 8/8/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Mercer County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 1021 Arthur St / PO Box 39
Stanton, North Dakota 58571-0039

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT

Phone: (701) 745-3272

Recording Tips for Mercer County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Mercer County

Properties in any of these areas use Mercer County forms:

  • Beulah
  • Golden Valley
  • Hazen
  • Stanton
  • Zap

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Mercer County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Mercer County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Mercer 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 Mercer County?

Recording fees in Mercer County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 745-3272 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 Mercer County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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