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

Last validated June 11, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Kent County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Kent County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/15/2026
Kent County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

Kent County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/2/2026
Kent County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Kent County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/11/2026
Kent County R.I. Certificate of Service Form

Kent County R.I. Certificate of Service Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/3/2026
Kent County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Form

Kent 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 5/15/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Coventry Town Clerk

Address:
1670 Flat River Rd
Coventry, Rhode Island 02816-8911

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

Phone: (401) 822-9173

East Greenwich Town Clerk

Address:
125 Main St
East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

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

Phone: (401) 886-8604

Warwick City Clerk

Address:
City Hall - 3275 Post Rd
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (401) 738-2000 Ext. 6029

West Greenwich Town Clerk

Address:
280 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (401) 392-3800

West Warwick Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 1170 Main St
West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893

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

Phone: (401) 822-9201

Recording Tips for Kent County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Kent County

Properties in any of these areas use Kent County forms:

  • Coventry
  • East Greenwich
  • Greene
  • Warwick
  • West Greenwich
  • West Warwick

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Kent County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Kent County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 822-9173 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 Kent 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 Kent County.

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