Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Form

Last validated November 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Smith County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Brush Creek, Carthage, Chestnut Mound, Dixon Springs, Elmwood, Gordonsville, Hickman, Lancaster and 2 more.

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Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Form

Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Form

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

Document last validated 11/6/2026
Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Guide

Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Guide

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Document last validated 10/22/2026
Smith County Completed Example Lien Lis Pendens

Smith County Completed Example Lien Lis Pendens

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 11/13/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Smith County Register of Deeds

Address:
122 Turner Circle, Suite 113
Carthage, Tennessee 37030

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

Phone: (615) 735-1760

Recording Tips for Smith County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Smith County

Properties in any of these areas use Smith County forms:

  • Brush Creek
  • Carthage
  • Chestnut Mound
  • Dixon Springs
  • Elmwood
  • Gordonsville
  • Hickman
  • Lancaster
  • Pleasant Shade
  • Riddleton

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Smith County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Smith 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 Smith 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Smith County?

Recording fees in Smith County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (615) 735-1760 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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: Your property must be located in Smith County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Lien Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Smith County.

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