Dorchester County Lis Pendens Form (South Carolina)
All Dorchester County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Lis Pendens Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Dorchester County compliant document last validated/updated 11/13/2024
Lis Pendens Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dorchester County compliant document last validated/updated 1/15/2024
Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dorchester County compliant document last validated/updated 10/4/2024
The following South Carolina and Dorchester County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Lis Pendens forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dorchester County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Dorchester County Register of Deeds
201 Johnston St / PO Box 38, Saint George, South Carolina 29477
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday
Phone: (843) 563-0181 and 832-0181 for Summerville
Local jurisdictions located in Dorchester County include:
- Dorchester
- Grover
- Harleyville
- North Charleston
- Reevesville
- Ridgeville
- Saint George
- Summerville
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 Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dorchester County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dorchester County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the 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 Dorchester County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dorchester County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by South Carolina or Dorchester County. 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 Dorchester County 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.
In South Carolina a Lis Pendens (affecting title to real property) can be recorded by the plaintiff, with the County Recorder's Office up to 20 days before the actual Court Case is filed (or at any time afterwards). A Defendant may also file a Lis Pendens in certain circumstances. This form is formatted to be filed by the Plaintiff [party initiating the claim]. (SECTION 15-11-10)
(South Carolina LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dorchester County 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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