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Stark County Lis Pendens Form

Stark County Lis Pendens Form

Stark County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/7/2025
Stark County Lis Pendens Guide

Stark County Lis Pendens Guide

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Document Last Validated 4/16/2025
Stark County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Stark County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/24/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Stark County Recorder
Address:
110 Central Plaza South, Suite 170
Canton, Ohio 44702-1409

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: 330-451-7443

Recording Tips for Stark County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stark County

Properties in any of these areas use Stark County forms:

  • Alliance
  • Beach City
  • Brewster
  • Canal Fulton
  • Canton
  • East Canton
  • East Sparta
  • Greentown
  • Hartville
  • Limaville
  • Louisville
  • Magnolia
  • Massillon
  • Maximo
  • Middlebranch
  • Minerva
  • Navarre
  • North Canton
  • North Lawrence
  • Paris
  • Robertsville
  • Uniontown
  • Waynesburg
  • Wilmot

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stark County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Stark County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 330-451-7443 for current fees.

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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. Be aware that even in jurisdictions (like Ohio) where lis pendens is a common law doctrine, many disputes concern whether the notice is sufficient for any effect. Take time to understand the rules, get a comprehensive title search before purchasing any real estate, and please speak to an attorney for clarification.

If the property is unregistered land, and the lawsuit is filed in the same county in which all of the property is located, lis pendens attaches upon the initial filing of a complaint relating to the ownership of real property and a description of the property in the complaint. Any interest in the property recorded after the filing of the lawsuit is subject to the judge's final ruling.

For registered (Torrens) land, lis pendens does not attach until after the complaint is filed with the court and a notice of lis pendens is filed with the County Recorder. Civil Rule 3(F) also applies where the suit is brought in a county other than that in which all of the property is located. A small percentage of land is registered in Ohio; of the 88 counties, 48 never had registered land. Of the 40 counties that have had Torrens parcels, 26 have chosen to abolish the system in a manner consistent with the dictates of ORC 5310.31 et seq. This includes all of the counties in northeastern Ohio that surround Cuyahoga County.

If the suit is brought in a county other than that in which the property is located, file a certified copy of the complaint with the Common Pleas Court in which the property is located (this also applies to property that straddles two or more county lines). See Civil Rule 3(F) and (G).

A notice of lis pendens is only available after initiating a valid claim (lawsuit) against the title to real property. The claim might relate to a foreclosure, a divorce, or something else, but in many cases, it involves a contractor suing to enforce a recorded claim of lien. Note, however, that the lis pendens must refer ONLY to the property identified in the suit. For example, a contractor may have a legitimate claim to place a lien against the owner, but only on the property where the contractor completed the project; if the owner has multiple parcels of land, the notice should not mention them. The court may penalize the individual or entity filing a spurious (invalid) lis pendens, and that party may be obligated to pay attorney's fees, court costs, and/or other penalties, as deemed appropriate by the court.

Submit the completed notice to the local recording office. It should identify the parties, the subject property, details about the lawsuit, including the court, case number(s), relevant dates, and other information as needed for the situation. The form may also be required to meet the state and local standards for recorded documents. Contact the agency responsible for maintaining land records with questions about filing the lis pendens.

The notice of lis pendens is a useful tool for protecting contested property interests, but it can be tricky. Please contact an attorney with questions about lis pendens, or for any other issues related to real estate in Ohio.

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

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

This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Stark County.

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