Sumter County Lis Pendens Form

Last validated August 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Sumter County Lis Pendens Form

Sumter County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/13/2026
Sumter County Lis Pendens Guide

Sumter County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2026
Sumter County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Sumter County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2026

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Sumter County Register of Deeds

Address:
Courthouse - 141 N Main St, Rm 202
Sumter, South Carolina 29150

Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday

Phone: (803) 436-2177

Recording Tips for Sumter County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Sumter County

Properties in any of these areas use Sumter County forms:

  • Dalzell
  • Horatio
  • Mayesville
  • Pinewood
  • Rembert
  • Shaw A F B
  • Sumter
  • Wedgefield

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sumter County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Sumter County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (803) 436-2177 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In South Carolina a Lis Pendens (affecting title to real property) can be recorded by the plaintiff, with the County Recorder's Office up to 20 days before the actual Court Case is filed (or at any time afterwards). A Defendant may also file a Lis Pendens in certain circumstances. This form is formatted to be filed by the Plaintiff [party initiating the claim]. (SECTION 15-11-10)

(South Carolina LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Sumter County.

Our Promise

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

Save Time and Money

Get your Sumter County Lis Pendens form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4780 Reviews )

Jimmy W.

November 1st, 2024

Very thorough with plenty of instructions. Nice to be able to fill in the forms on my computer at my own pace and edit if needed. Jim

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Vernon A L.

March 23rd, 2022

They are forms....no magic there. I still have to round up the details.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

David H.

August 21st, 2019

Rapid, excellent service. This definitely beats the old way of trying to obtain public documents from LA County. Great improvement!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Lillian F.

May 2nd, 2019

I LOVE THE EASE OF GETTING THE INFORMATION I REQUESTED. YOUR SERVICE IS MORE THAN WHAT I EXPECTED.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Gregory N.

September 10th, 2020

Good information guiding through filling out the product. Would like form to be more flexible in terms of spacing, but otherwise excellent.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Jaynell B.

June 25th, 2021

This website was most helpful and easy to use. Glad the information I needed was available

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Brian C.

April 1st, 2019

***** so easy thanks.

Reply from Staff

Thanks Brian, we appreciate your feedback.

Precious M.

June 23rd, 2020

great quick response

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

JOHN P.

January 20th, 2019

I thought your service would comply with my request quicker.

Reply from Staff

Looks like it took 4 minutes to complete your order, sorry it took so long.

Elango R.

November 9th, 2020

It was so easy to use the site and got recording done in a day. Very happy with experience.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Maria B.

November 27th, 2023

Deeds.com has excellent customer service and great processing times! I highly recommend their services.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Greg G.

January 7th, 2021

Easiest Filing I've ever done, and filed in 24 hours.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

kelly W.

June 10th, 2019

Your customer service person was very professional and polite and helpful.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Richard D.

January 18th, 2019

We are pleased with your service. It is user friendly and efficient,

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Anna S.

July 17th, 2020

You guys are awesome, The service, expertise and quick communication were amazing. I think you guys are charging to little, but you didn't hear that from me. Thank you for making this process quick and easy.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!