Fairfax County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Fairfax County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Fairfax County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
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Fairfax County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens
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Where to Record Your Documents
Fairfax Circuit Court Clerk: Land Records Division
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F / Recording until 3:00
Phone: (703) 691-7320
Recording Tips for Fairfax County:
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Fairfax County
Properties in any of these areas use Fairfax County forms:
- Alexandria
- Annandale
- Burke
- Centreville
- Chantilly
- Clifton
- Dunn Loring
- Fairfax
- Fairfax Station
- Falls Church
- Fort Belvoir
- Great Falls
- Greenway
- Herndon
- Lorton
- Mc Lean
- Merrifield
- Mount Vernon
- Newington
- Oakton
- Reston
- Springfield
- Vienna
- West Mclean
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fairfax County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Fairfax 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 Fairfax County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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. 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 Fairfax County?
Recording fees in Fairfax County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (703) 691-7320 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 Fairfax County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Fairfax County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Fairfax 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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