Staunton City Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form (Virginia)
All Staunton City specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Memorandum of Lis Pendens Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Staunton City compliant document last validated/updated 5/19/2025
Memorandum of Lis Pendens Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Staunton City compliant document last validated/updated 3/27/2025
Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lis Pendens
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Staunton City compliant document last validated/updated 5/19/2025
The following Virginia and Staunton City supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Memorandum of Lis Pendens forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Staunton City. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Staunton Clerk of Circuit Court
City Courthouse - 113 E Beverley St, 3rd floor, Staunton, Virginia 24401
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (540) 332-3874
Local jurisdictions located in Staunton City include:
- Staunton
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Staunton City forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Staunton City using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Staunton City?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Staunton City including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Memorandum of Lis Pendens forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Staunton City that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Staunton City.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Virginia or Staunton City. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Staunton City Memorandum of Lis Pendens forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
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)
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Staunton City 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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