Wisconsin Lis Pendens

County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as April 24, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

About the Wisconsin Lis Pendens

Wisconsin 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

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After a complaint is filed that (might confirm or change interests in the real property) the Plaintiff shall record a Lis Pendens in the county or (each county where any part) of the property lies. The Lis Pendens will be recorded with the Registry of Deeds of said county.
The Lis Pendens will contain:
The names of the parties involved
The object of the legal action taken
A legal description of the affected property.
Once recorded the Lis Pendens becomes constructive notice to would be (purchasers and encumbrancers.) After the Lis Pendens is filed any subsequent purchaser or encumbrancer will be bound by the proceedings as if they were a party to the action. Statute 840.10

(Wisconsin LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Wisconsin only.

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

What Others Like You Are Saying

— DEBBY G.

"I was so confused on how to complete the form. But I followed the instructions and used the example …"

— Bryan C.

"Your service is sweet. It is self-explanatory and easy to download. I am excited about finding your …"

— Dorothy R.

"Actually, it was user friendly once I figured out where to go to get the forms. Thank you."

— Nancy B.

"Deeds.com is a godsend! Being able to download the pertinent state and county specific forms reassur…"

— Lana B.

"Website is easy to use. I ordered the form, filled it out and uploaded it for recording. My only cri…"

Common Uses for Lis Pendens

  • Protect your legal claim on a property during a dispute
  • Alert lenders to pending litigation that may affect collateral
  • Notify title companies of unresolved claims against a property
  • Alert potential buyers that a property is subject to litigation

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our lis pendens forms are specifically formatted for each county in Wisconsin.

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.