Essex County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated October 20, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Essex County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Caret, Center Cross, Champlain, Dunnsville, Hustle, Laneview, Loretto, Millers Tavern and 1 more.

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Essex County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Essex County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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

Document last validated 10/20/2026
Essex County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Essex County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/11/2026
Essex County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Essex County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 7/30/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Circuit Court

Address:
305 Prince St / PO Box 445
Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Phone: (804) 443-3541

Recording Tips for Essex County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired

Cities and Jurisdictions in Essex County

Properties in any of these areas use Essex County forms:

  • Caret
  • Center Cross
  • Champlain
  • Dunnsville
  • Hustle
  • Laneview
  • Loretto
  • Millers Tavern
  • Tappahannock

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Essex County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Essex 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 Essex 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Essex County?

Recording fees in Essex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (804) 443-3541 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 Essex County 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 Essex County.

Our Promise

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

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