New Jersey Lis Pendens Discharge
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About the New Jersey Lis Pendens Discharge
How to Use This Form
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- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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When a case has been resolved or Plaintiff wishes to abandon, a "Discharge of Lis Pendens" should be filed to notify all parties.
2A:15-17. Discharge of lis pendens when judgment is paid, satisfied or action settled or abandoned
When a judgment made in an action, of the pendency of which notice has been filed as herein provided, is paid, satisfied or performed, or the action has been settled by the parties thereto or has been abandoned by plaintiff therein, a statement of such payment, satisfaction, performance, settlement or abandonment shall be entered by the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages in whose office the notice has been filed, upon the receipt and filing by him of a warrant for that purpose, executed by the party who filed the notice, or his attorney, as warrants to satisfy judgments are required to be executed.
If the judgment has been paid, satisfied or performed or the action has been settled or abandoned as aforesaid, but the party who filed the notice of lis pendens fails to file the warrant stated, the court having jurisdiction of the action may, upon being satisfied of the fact of such payment, satisfaction, performance, settlement or abandonment and upon such notice as it may by its order direct, order the real estate affected and described in the notice of lis pendens to be discharged of all claims or equities set up in the complaint in the action.
The county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages shall, upon the filing by him of the warrant mentioned in the first paragraph of this section or upon the filing by him of the original or a certified copy of the order mentioned in the second paragraph of this section, note in the margin of the record of the lis pendens notice the discharge thereof by the warrant or order.
Thereupon the real estate affected by the action and described in the notice shall be discharged of all claims or equities set up in the complaint in the action.
After filing the Discharge all defendants should be notified and to such action, included is a "Certification of Service" form for this purpose.
(New Jersey LP Discharge Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"This was the quickest NOC recording i have ever done. I will definitely be using deeds.com from here…"
"Great service... patient with me through the process."
"I thank you for your service. I received the needed information."
"Quick, user-friendly, and complete! Thank you"
"I'm very happy with your service! It saved me, at least, hundreds of dollars vs. going through a law…"
Common Uses for Lis Pendens Discharge
- Alert potential buyers that a property is subject to litigation
- Alert lenders to pending litigation that may affect collateral
- Protect your interest in a property during a divorce proceeding
- Prevent the sale of a property while a lawsuit is pending
- Provide public notice of a pending lawsuit affecting a property
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our lis pendens discharge forms are specifically formatted for each county in New Jersey.
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.