Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
Last validated September 9, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Chesapeake City, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Chesapeake.
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Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Chesapeake City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
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Chesapeake City Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens
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Where to Record Your Documents
Circuit Court Clerk
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322-5579
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Phone: 757-382-3000
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- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
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- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
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Cities and Jurisdictions in Chesapeake City
Properties in any of these areas use Chesapeake City forms:
- Chesapeake
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Chesapeake City?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake City you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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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.
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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 Chesapeake City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.
This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Chesapeake City.
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