Newport County Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9 Form
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Newport County Notice of Lis Pendens Form
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Newport County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines
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Newport County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document
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Newport County R.I. Certificate of Service Form
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Newport 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.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Jamestown Town Clerk
Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835
Hours: 8:00am and 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (401) 423-9801
Little Compton Town Clerk
Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837
Hours: 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F
Phone: (401) 635-4400
Middletown Town Clerk
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
Hours: 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F
Phone: (401) 847-0009
Newport City Clerk
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (401) 845-5334
Portsmouth Town Clerk
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-W; 8:30 to 6:30 Thu; 8:30 to 2:30 Fri
Phone: (401) 683-2101
Tiverton Town Clerk
Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (401) 625-6703
Recording Tips for Newport County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Newport County
Properties in any of these areas use Newport County forms:
- Adamsville
- Jamestown
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Newport County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Newport 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 Newport County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport County?
Recording fees in Newport County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 423-9801 for current fees.
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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 Newport 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 Newport County.
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