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Defiance County Lis Pendens Discharge Form

Defiance County Lis Pendens Discharge Form

Defiance County Lis Pendens Discharge Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/30/2025
Defiance County Lis Pendens Discharge Guide

Defiance County Lis Pendens Discharge Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/20/2025
Defiance County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Discharge Document

Defiance County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Discharge Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 2/13/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Defiance County Recorder
Address:
500 Second St, Suite 201
Defiance, Ohio 43512

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: 419-782-4741

Recording Tips for Defiance County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Defiance County

Properties in any of these areas use Defiance County forms:

  • Defiance
  • Evansport
  • Farmer
  • Hicksville
  • Jewell
  • Mark Center
  • Ney
  • Sherwood

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Defiance County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance County?

Recording fees in Defiance County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 419-782-4741 for current fees.

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Discharging Lis Pendens in Ohio

Lis pendens, Latin for "suit pending," is written notice that a lawsuit has been filed which concerns the title to, or interest in, a specific parcel of real property. The notice alerts potential lenders or buyers that the title to the property has come into question because of the pending legal action.

Ohio's statutes do not provide much guidance regarding lis pendens. Sections 2703.26-27 of the Ohio Revised Code discuss recording locations for the notice and restrict property transfers while the title is subject to lawsuit. Section 5309.58 clarifies the same details for registered land.

Once a lis pendens is filed, what about removing it? The process varies by state, but in general, removal happens one of two ways: expungement (removal) or discharge. Expungement requires a judicial directive to cancel the notice. The judge's order gets recorded, according to state and local requirements, and anything else necessary for the specific situation. For discharge, the party who filed the original notice completes and records a document that officially withdraws the complaint.

The discharge form identifies the parties, the property subject to lawsuit, court details and case number, and any other information relevant to the specific situation. Because it gets entered into the property records, the form should meet state and local recording standards.

Discharging a lis pendens can be tricky. Take time to understand the rules. Don't hesitate to speak to an attorney with questions about the lis pendens process, or for any other issue related to real property in Ohio.

(Ohio Lis Pendens Discharge Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Lis Pendens Discharge meets all recording requirements specific to Defiance County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Defiance County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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