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Cooke County Lis Pendens Form

Cooke County Lis Pendens Form

Cooke County Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/11/2025
Cooke County Lis Pendens Guide

Cooke County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/29/2025
Cooke County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Cooke County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/18/2025
Cooke County Certificate of Service Form

Cooke County Certificate of Service Form

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Document Last Validated 9/1/2025
Cooke County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Cooke County Clerk - Courthouse
Address:
101 S. Dixon, Rm. 108
Gainesville, Texas 76240

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 5:00pm

Phone: 940-668-5421

Recording Tips for Cooke County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cooke County

Properties in any of these areas use Cooke County forms:

  • Era
  • Gainesville
  • Lindsay
  • Muenster
  • Myra
  • Rosston
  • Valley View

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cooke County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cooke 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 Cooke 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 Cooke County?

Recording fees in Cooke County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 940-668-5421 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 Cooke County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Cooke 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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