Multnomah County Notice of Pendency / Lis Pendens Form

Last validated July 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Multnomah County Notice of Pendency of an Action Form

Multnomah 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
Multnomah County Notice of Pendency Guide

Multnomah County Notice of Pendency Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Multnomah County Completed Example of the Notice of Pendency Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference

Document Last Validated 6/4/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Recorder

Address:
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Rm 175
Portland, Oregon 97214

Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm M-F

Phone: (503) 988-3326

Mail to: Multnomah County Recorder

Address:
PO Box 5007
Portland, Oregon 97208-2716

Hours:

Phone: N/A

Recording Tips for Multnomah County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Multnomah County

Properties in any of these areas use Multnomah County forms:

  • Bridal Veil
  • Corbett
  • Fairview
  • Gresham
  • Portland
  • Troutdale

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Multnomah County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Multnomah County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (503) 988-3326 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah County.

Our Promise

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