Botetourt County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated June 3, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Botetourt County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Botetourt County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/6/2026
Botetourt County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Botetourt County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/3/2026
Botetourt County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Botetourt County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/12/2026

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Botetourt Clerk of Circuit Court

Address:
Courthouse - 1 W Main St / PO Box 219
Fincastle, Virginia 24090-0219

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Phone: (540) 473-8274

Recording Tips for Botetourt County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Botetourt County

Properties in any of these areas use Botetourt County forms:

  • Blue Ridge
  • Buchanan
  • Cloverdale
  • Daleville
  • Eagle Rock
  • Fincastle
  • Glen Wilton
  • Oriskany
  • Roanoke
  • Troutville

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Botetourt County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Botetourt County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (540) 473-8274 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 Botetourt County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

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

Save Time and Money

Get your Botetourt County Memorandum of Lis Pendens form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4735 Reviews )

barbara s.

May 2nd, 2020

you provided the service requested for a reasonable fee

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Charles F.

April 28th, 2020

Hi Please do not take time to respond to my previous inquiry - - - I figured it out. Deeds.com is a great tool for those of us who have occasional need for your type of services. Thanks ! Chuck

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Cheryl C.

November 19th, 2020

So far this looks like exactly what I need and at a reasonable price. Glad it was so easy to find online. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Henry J.

July 15th, 2021

Worked out Great!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Maday G.

July 31st, 2020

The service was easy and fast. Definitely much better than the regular process directly at the County's office.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Roger W H.

March 31st, 2022

So far GOOD, just can't locate legal description. Will sign in later when have correct info. Thanx!! Rog

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Larry A.

December 17th, 2021

Provided exactly the form I was looking for at a reasonable price. Easy to do as well.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Robert M.

May 30th, 2019

Got the documents needed.. simple to use!!!

Reply from Staff

Thank you Robert, we appreciate your feedback. Have a great day.

Cheryl W.

August 10th, 2019

Have yet to use. Appears over whelming, we will see.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Lisa J.

April 16th, 2021

I ordered a Lis Pendens form and it was exactly what I needed. Saved me a lot of time since I am self representing. Already filed it at courthouse! No problem!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Pauline C.

June 29th, 2025

Everything that was stated to be included in my order was complete. Very satisfied

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your positive words! We’re thrilled to hear about your experience.

Jena S.

April 7th, 2020

I love how quick the turnaround is, my only request would be for an email notification be sent once an invoice is ready and then once a document is recorded and ready to download (only because I have a large caseload and it's very easy to forget things sometimes).

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Craig H.

February 26th, 2022

Worked exactly like it was supposed to. No glitches

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Jean M.

January 31st, 2026

Very easy to use and easy to download

Reply from Staff

Thank you, Jean! We’re glad you found the process easy and the download straightforward. That’s exactly what we aim for. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Susan S.

April 4th, 2019

Very quick, easy and readily available forms. No wait, no advertisements, no pressure to purchase MORE. I expected to only get part of the information I needed, and for there to be a hidden cost to get the complete package, but surprisingly, I got immediate access to all the forms I ordered, AND THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL HIDDEN COSTS! How refreshing!

Reply from Staff

Thank you Susan, we really appreciate your feedback.