Orange County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated August 11, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Orange County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Orange County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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

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

Orange County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Orange County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Orange County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Orange County Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
10 North Madison Rd, Suite 300 / PO Box 230
Orange, Virginia 22960-0133

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Phone: (540) 672-4030

Recording Tips for Orange County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Orange County

Properties in any of these areas use Orange County forms:

  • Barboursville
  • Burr Hill
  • Gordonsville
  • Locust Grove
  • Montpelier Station
  • Orange
  • Rhoadesville
  • Somerset
  • Unionville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Orange County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Orange County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (540) 672-4030 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 Orange County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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