West Virginia Forms

West Virginia Notice of Lis Pendens Overview

West Virginia Notice of Lis Pendens
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How to Use This Form
  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

When a suit is filed that affects title to real property a Lis Pendens must be recorded to provide constructive notice to would be buyers or encumbrancers. Such Lis Pendens must be recorded in the County Clerks Office where the property is located to become effective. If the property is located in more than one county then a Lis Pendens shall be recorded in the (Lis Pendens record) of each county, (which will become public record). (WV Code 55-11-1)
The Lis Pendens document contains:
The Court of the pending case
Title of the Cause of the case
Names of parties to the case
Legal Description of property affected
Object of the case
Names of the parties whose estate is intended to be affected by outcome of the case
[Notice of Lis Pendens SECTION 15-11-2]

(West Virginia Notice of LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our notice of lis pendens forms are specifically formatted for each county in West Virginia.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

Common Uses for Notice of Lis Pendens

  • Transfer property between family members
  • Add or remove names from property titles
  • Transfer property into or out of trusts
  • Correct errors in previously recorded deeds
  • Gift property to others