Tennessee Lien Lis Pendens
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as October 22, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Tennessee Lien Lis Pendens
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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When a case that involves any interest in real estate a party to such case may seek to provide constructive notice to would be purchasers or encumbrancers by filing a Lien Lis Pendens. The Lien of Lis Pendens shall contain the (names of the parties to the suit, a description of the real estate affected, its ownership and a brief statement of the nature and amount of the lien sought to be fixed.) Such Lien Lis Pendens shall be certified by the clerk and recorded in the registers office of the county where the property lies. 20-3-101
RULE 69. EXECUTION ON JUDGMENTS Rule 69.07: Execution on Realty.
(1) Lien Lis Pendens. A lien lis pendens applies only to realty that is the subject matter of a lawsuit and described in the complaint. To affect the rights of bona fide purchasers and encumbrancers, an abstract must be registered in the register's office of the county where the realty is located. The abstract must identify the court and contain names of parties to the action and a description of the realty and its ownership.
(Tennessee Lien LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: County-Specific Forms
Our lien lis pendens forms are specifically formatted for each of the 95 counties in Tennessee.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.