Jefferson County Notice of Pendency / Lis Pendens Form

Last validated May 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Jefferson County Notice of Pendency of an Action Form

Jefferson County Notice of Pendency of an Action Form

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

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Jefferson County Notice of Pendency Guide

Jefferson County Notice of Pendency Guide

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Document Last Validated 4/22/2026
Jefferson County Completed Example of the Notice of Pendency Document

Jefferson County Completed Example of the Notice of Pendency Document

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Document Last Validated 2/20/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jefferson County Clerk

Address:
66 SE D St, Suite C
Madras, Oregon 97741

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (541) 475-4451

Recording Tips for Jefferson County:
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jefferson County

Properties in any of these areas use Jefferson County forms:

  • Ashwood
  • Camp Sherman
  • Culver
  • Madras
  • Terrebonne
  • Warm Springs

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jefferson County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Jefferson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (541) 475-4451 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County.

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