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Powhatan County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Powhatan County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Powhatan County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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Powhatan County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Powhatan County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Powhatan County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Powhatan County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Powhatan Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
County Courthouse - 3880 Old Buckingham Rd, Suite C
Powhatan, Virginia 23139-0037

Hours: 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:30 Mon through Fri

Phone: (804) 598-5660

Recording Tips for Powhatan County:
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Powhatan County

Properties in any of these areas use Powhatan County forms:

  • Macon
  • Powhatan

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Powhatan County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Powhatan 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 Powhatan County?

Recording fees in Powhatan County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (804) 598-5660 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 Powhatan County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Powhatan County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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