Montgomery County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated July 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Montgomery County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Montgomery County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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Document Last Validated 7/17/2026
Montgomery County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Montgomery County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Montgomery County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Montgomery County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

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Document Last Validated 6/30/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Montgomery Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 55 East Main St, Suite 1
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (540) 382-5760

Recording Tips for Montgomery County:
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Montgomery County

Properties in any of these areas use Montgomery County forms:

  • Blacksburg
  • Christiansburg
  • Elliston
  • Mc Coy
  • Pilot
  • Riner
  • Shawsville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Montgomery County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?

Recording fees in Montgomery County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (540) 382-5760 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 Montgomery County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Montgomery County.

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