James City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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James City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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James City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
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James City Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens
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Where to Record Your Documents
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188-8218
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday
Phone: (757) 564-2242
Recording Tips for James City:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
Cities and Jurisdictions in James City
Properties in any of these areas use James City forms:
- Jamestown
- Norge
- Toano
- Williamsburg
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in James City?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in James 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 James 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 James City?
Recording fees in James City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (757) 564-2242 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 James City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to James City.
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