Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
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Smyth County Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
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Smyth County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens
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Where to Record Your Documents
Smyth Clerk of Circuit Court
Marion, Virginia 24354
Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 M-F / Recording until 4:30
Phone: (276) 782-4044
Recording Tips for Smyth County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office
Cities and Jurisdictions in Smyth County
Properties in any of these areas use Smyth County forms:
- Atkins
- Chilhowie
- Marion
- Saltville
- Sugar Grove
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Smyth County
How do I get my forms?
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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. 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 Smyth County?
Recording fees in Smyth County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (276) 782-4044 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 Smyth County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Lis Pendens meets all recording requirements specific to Smyth County.
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