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Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/7/2025
Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/15/2025
Chesapeake City Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Chesapeake City Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

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Document Last Validated 7/25/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Circuit Court Clerk
Address:
District & Circuit Court Bldg - 307 Albemarle Dr, Ste 300A
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322-5579

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Phone: 757-382-3000

Recording Tips for Chesapeake City:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Chesapeake City

Properties in any of these areas use Chesapeake City forms:

  • Chesapeake

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Chesapeake City

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake City?

Recording fees in Chesapeake City vary. Contact the recorder's office at 757-382-3000 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 Chesapeake City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Chesapeake City.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Chesapeake City 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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