Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Form (Tennessee)

All Smith County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Lien Lis Pendens Form

Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Smith County compliant document last validated/updated 10/16/2024

Lien Lis Pendens Guide

Smith County Lien Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Smith County compliant document last validated/updated 12/16/2024

Completed Example Lien Lis Pendens

Smith County Completed Example Lien Lis Pendens

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Smith County compliant document last validated/updated 11/20/2024

When using these Lien Lis Pendens forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Smith County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Smith County Register of Deeds

122 Turner Circle, Suite 113, Carthage, Tennessee 37030

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (615) 735-1760

Local jurisdictions located in Smith County include:

  • Brush Creek
  • Carthage
  • Chestnut Mound
  • Dixon Springs
  • Elmwood
  • Gordonsville
  • Hickman
  • Lancaster
  • Pleasant Shade
  • Riddleton

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 Smith 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 Smith County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Smith County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Smith County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Lien 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 Smith County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Smith County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Tennessee or Smith 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 Smith County Lien 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.

When a case that involves any interest in real estate a party to such case may seek to provide constructive notice to would be purchasers or encumbrancers by filing a Lien Lis Pendens. The Lien of Lis Pendens shall contain the (names of the parties to the suit, a description of the real estate affected, its ownership and a brief statement of the nature and amount of the lien sought to be fixed.) Such Lien Lis Pendens shall be certified by the clerk and recorded in the registers office of the county where the property lies. 20-3-101

RULE 69. EXECUTION ON JUDGMENTS Rule 69.07: Execution on Realty.
(1) Lien Lis Pendens. A lien lis pendens applies only to realty that is the subject matter of a lawsuit and described in the complaint. To affect the rights of bona fide purchasers and encumbrancers, an abstract must be registered in the register's office of the county where the realty is located. The abstract must identify the court and contain names of parties to the action and a description of the realty and its ownership.

(Tennessee Lien LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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