Richmond City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated August 11, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Richmond City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Richmond City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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Document Last Validated 7/17/2026
Richmond City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Richmond City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Richmond City Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Richmond City Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

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Document Last Validated 7/30/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

City of Richmond Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
John Marshall Courts Bldg - 400 N 9th St
Richmond, Virginia 23219

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (804) 646-6505

Recording Tips for Richmond City:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Richmond City

Properties in any of these areas use Richmond City forms:

  • Henrico
  • Richmond
  • University Of Richmond

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Richmond City

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Richmond City 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 Richmond City?

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

Recording fees in Richmond City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (804) 646-6505 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 Richmond City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Richmond City.

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