Arlington County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
Arlington County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Arlington County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
Arlington County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
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Arlington County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
Arlington County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens
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Arlington County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens
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Additional Virginia and Arlington County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Clerk of Circuit Court: Land Records
Address:
1425 N Courthouse Rd, Suite 6200
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F / Recording until 3:30
Phone: (703) 228-4369
Recording Tips for Arlington County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Arlington County
Properties in any of these areas use Arlington County forms:
- Arlington
- Ft Myer
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Arlington 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 Arlington County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington County?
Recording fees in Arlington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (703) 228-4369 for current fees.
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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 Arlington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Arlington County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Arlington 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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