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

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Washington County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Washington 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
Washington County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

Washington County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Washington County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

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

Washington County R.I. Certificate of Service Form

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

Washington 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 Washington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Charlestown Town Clerk

Address:
4540 South County Trail
Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording until 3:45

Phone: (401) 364-1200

Exeter Town Clerk

Address:
675 Ten Rod Rd
Exeter, Rhode Island 02822

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

Phone: (401) 294-3891

Hopkinton Town Clerk

Address:
1 Town House Rd
Hopkinton, Rhode Island 02833

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

Phone: (401) 377-7777

Narragansett Town Clerk

Address:
25 Fifth Ave
Narragansett , Rhode Island 02882

Hours: 8:30am and 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (401) 782-0623

New Shoreham Town Clerk

Address:
16 Old Town Rd / PO Box 220
New Shoreham, Rhode Island 02807

Hours: 9:00 to 3:00 M-F

Phone: (401) 466-3200

North Kingstown Town Clerk

Address:
80 Boston Neck Rd
North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852

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

Phone: (401) 268-1554

Richmond Town Clerk

Address:
5 Richmond Townhouse Rd
Wyoming, Rhode Island 02898

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm

Phone: (401) 539-9000 Ext. 9

South Kingstown Town Clerk

Address:
180 High St
Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879

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

Phone: (401) 789-9331 Ext 1236

Westerly Town Clerk

Address:
45 Broad St
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891

Hours: 8:30 to 4:15 M-F

Phone: (401) 348-2500

Recording Tips for Washington County:
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Washington County

Properties in any of these areas use Washington County forms:

  • Ashaway
  • Block Island
  • Bradford
  • Carolina
  • Charlestown
  • Exeter
  • Hope Valley
  • Hopkinton
  • Kenyon
  • Kingston
  • Narragansett
  • North Kingstown
  • Peace Dale
  • Rockville
  • Saunderstown
  • Shannock
  • Slocum
  • Wakefield
  • West Kingston
  • Westerly
  • Wood River Junction
  • Wyoming

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Washington County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Washington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 364-1200 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 Washington 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 Washington County.

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