Deschutes County Notice of Pendency / Lis Pendens Form

Last validated July 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Deschutes County Notice of Pendency of an Action Form

Deschutes County Notice of Pendency of an Action Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/29/2026
Deschutes County Notice of Pendency Guide

Deschutes County Notice of Pendency Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/22/2026
Deschutes County Completed Example of the Notice of Pendency Document

Deschutes County Completed Example of the Notice of Pendency Document

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Document Last Validated 6/4/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Deschutes County Clerk

Address:
Services Bldg - 1300 NW Wall St, Suite 202 / PO Box 6005
Bend, Oregon 97701 / 97708-6005

Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday

Phone: (541) 388-6549

Recording Tips for Deschutes County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Deschutes County

Properties in any of these areas use Deschutes County forms:

  • Bend
  • Brothers
  • La Pine
  • Redmond
  • Sisters

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Deschutes County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Deschutes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (541) 388-6549 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

When filing a case affecting title to real property or at any time after, as long as the case is pending, any party to the suit may file a Pendency of Action. To be effective it must be recorded at the Recorder of Deeds/ Clerks Office in every county where said property is located. (The notice shall be recorded in the same book and in the same manner in which mortgages are recorded.) From the time of recording, the Notice of Pendency, becomes constructive notice to would be purchasers or encumbrancers. Such Notice will contain (the names of the parties, the object of the suit, and the description of the real property in the county involved, affected, or brought in question, signed by the party or the attorney of the party.) (ORS 93.740)

(Oregon Notice of LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Notice of Pendency / Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Deschutes County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Deschutes 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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