Charles City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Charles City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Charles City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
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Where to Record Your Documents
Circuit Court Clerk
Charles City, Virginia 23030
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: (804 ) 652-2105
Recording Tips for Charles City:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt
Cities and Jurisdictions in Charles City
Properties in any of these areas use Charles City forms:
- Charles City
- Ruthville
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How do I get my forms?
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Charles City?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Charles City, 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 Charles City 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 Charles City?
Recording fees in Charles City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (804 ) 652-2105 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 Charles City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Charles City.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Charles City 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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