Roanoke City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated July 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Roanoke City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Roanoke City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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

Roanoke City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Roanoke City Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Roanoke City 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 Roanoke City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

City of Roanoke Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
City Courthouse - 315 Church Ave S.W., 3rd floor / PO Box 2610
Roanoke, Virginia 24016

Hours: 8:15am to 4:45pm Monday thru Friday

Phone: (540) 853-6702

Recording Tips for Roanoke City:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Roanoke City

Properties in any of these areas use Roanoke City forms:

  • Roanoke

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How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Roanoke City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (540) 853-6702 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 Roanoke City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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