Albemarle County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated July 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Albemarle County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Albemarle County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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Albemarle County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Albemarle County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Albemarle County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Albemarle County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Albemarle County Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
Court Square - 501 E Jefferson St
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-5110

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (434) 972-4085

Recording Tips for Albemarle County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Albemarle County

Properties in any of these areas use Albemarle County forms:

  • Batesville
  • Charlottesville
  • Covesville
  • Crozet
  • Earlysville
  • Esmont
  • Free Union
  • Greenwood
  • Ivy
  • Keene
  • Keswick
  • North Garden
  • Scottsville
  • White Hall

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Albemarle County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Albemarle County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (434) 972-4085 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

To provide constructive notice of a pending lawsuit a Memorandum of Lis Pendens is filed when the claim brought forth (seeks to establish an interest by the filing party in the real property described in the memorandum.) Generally speaking a Memorandum becomes effective when recorded in the County or City, Circuit Court where the property is located. (8.01-268. (B))

The Memorandum of Lis Pendens shall contain:

(the title of the cause or attachment

the general object thereof

the court wherein it is pending

the amount of the claim asserted by the plaintiff

a description of the property

the name of the person whose estate is intended to be affected thereby,

and in an action to enforce a zoning ordinance a description of the alleged violation, shall be admitted to record in the clerk's office of the circuit court of the county or the city wherein the property is located;)(8.01-268. (A))

(Virginia MOLP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Albemarle County.

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