Bristol County Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9 Form

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Bristol County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Bristol County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 3/27/2026
Bristol County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

Bristol County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/18/2026
Bristol County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Bristol County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/17/2026
Bristol County R.I. Certificate of Service Form

Bristol County R.I. Certificate of Service Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/7/2026
Bristol County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Form

Bristol County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Form

Example of a properly completed Rhode Island Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9 document for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/17/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Barrington Town Clerk

Address:
283 County Rd
Barrington, Rhode Island 02806-2406

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

Phone: (401) 247-1900

Bristol Town Clerk

Address:
10 Court St
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809

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

Phone: (401) 253-7000

Warren Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall, 1st Floor - 514 Main St
Warren, Rhode Island 02885

Hours: 9:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (401) 245-7340

Recording Tips for Bristol County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bristol County

Properties in any of these areas use Bristol County forms:

  • Barrington
  • Bristol
  • Prudence Island
  • Warren

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bristol County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Bristol County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 247-1900 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

This form is used by the plaintiff or plaintiff's representative. A Notice of Lis Pendens gives notice that an existing court case is ongoing involving specific real property. Once recorded it gives notice to any future purchaser, lender, etc. that they are beholden to the outcome of the pending court case. In Rhode Island a plaintiff can file a lis pendens notice without court approval. For such notice the subject case must concern (the title to any real estate, in this state, or to any interest or easement therein) (Rhode Island General Laws 9-4-9(a)).

(Any person causing such notice to be recorded shall, within seven (7) days of the recording, cause a copy of said notice to be mailed, regular mail, postage prepaid to all parties named in the bill, petition, declaration or other complaint, rule, order, decree, or judgment at their last known address. Failure to comply with this provision shall not invalidate the lis pendens) ((Rhode Island General Laws 9-4-9(b)).

Included is Rhode Island Superior Court "Certificate of Service Form", for use when Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure requires service of a document to be certified by an attorney of record or a self-represented litigant.

(Rhode Island Notice of LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Rhode Island only.

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

This Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9 meets all recording requirements specific to Bristol County.

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