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Bell County Lis Pendens Form

Bell County Lis Pendens Form

Bell County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/18/2025
Bell County Lis Pendens Guide

Bell County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/29/2025
Bell County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Bell County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/15/2025
Bell County Certificate of Service Form

Bell County Certificate of Service Form

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Document Last Validated 3/17/2025
Bell County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Document

Bell County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 10/29/2024

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk's Office: Recording Dept
Address:
1201 Huey Rd / PO Box 480
Belton, Texas 76513

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: (254) 933-5171

Recording Tips for Bell County:
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bell County

Properties in any of these areas use Bell County forms:

  • Bartlett
  • Belton
  • Harker Heights
  • Heidenheimer
  • Holland
  • Killeen
  • Little River Academy
  • Nolanville
  • Pendleton
  • Rogers
  • Salado
  • Temple
  • Troy

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bell County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Bell County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Bell 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 Bell County?

Recording fees in Bell County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (254) 933-5171 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A lis pendens is filed in the county where the property is located. This is done after litigation affecting title to real property is taken. Requirement for filing a lis pendens in Texas are codified in Tex. Prop. Code 12.007. Texas court cases have laid the foundation, that the person filing the lis pendens must have a direct interest in the ownership of the real property and not simply a collateral interest to recover monetary damages. Although a lis pendens is not a lien, it is often viewed in a similar light and can therefore have the effect of stopping a sale. Why? Because constructive notice of litigation has now been given to potential buyers.

When a Lis Pendens document is filed it must contain a proof of service which is an acknowledgment of service by the person served or a certificate of service. In some cases, the clerk will permit a document to be filed but will require the proof of service to be filed promptly thereafter. 9.5(d)

9.5(e) Certificate Requirements. A certificate of service must be signed by the person who made the service and must state:

(1) the date and manner of service;

(2) the name and address of each person served; and

(3) if the person served is a party's attorney, the name of the party represented by that attorney.

This Document includes a "Certificate of Service" form that can be used by an attorney or party to the case.

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

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Bell County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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