Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Last validated September 9, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Smyth County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Atkins, Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville, Sugar Grove.

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Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form

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Document last validated 9/9/2026
Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide

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Document last validated 8/11/2026
Smyth County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens

Smyth County 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 Smyth County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Smyth Clerk of Circuit Court

Address:
County Courthouse - 109 West Main St, Suite 1081
Marion, Virginia 24354

Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 M-F / Recording until 4:30

Phone: (276) 782-4044

Recording Tips for Smyth County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Smyth County

Properties in any of these areas use Smyth County forms:

  • Atkins
  • Chilhowie
  • Marion
  • Saltville
  • Sugar Grove

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Smyth County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Smyth 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 Smyth 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Smyth County?

Recording fees in Smyth County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (276) 782-4044 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))

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Important: Your property must be located in Smyth County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.

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

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