Charlottesville City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Charlottesville City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Circuit Court Clerk
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone: 434-970-3768 /3773
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- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Charlottesville City
Properties in any of these areas use Charlottesville City forms:
- Charlottesville
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Charlottesville City?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville City?
Recording fees in Charlottesville City vary. Contact the recorder's office at 434-970-3768 /3773 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 Charlottesville City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Charlottesville City.
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