Rains County Lis Pendens Form (Texas)

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

Lis Pendens Form

Rains County Lis Pendens Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Rains County compliant document last validated/updated 8/21/2024

Lis Pendens Guide

Rains County Lis Pendens Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Rains County compliant document last validated/updated 11/15/2024

Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Rains County Completed Example of the Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Rains County compliant document last validated/updated 6/13/2024

Certificate of Service Form

Rains County Certificate of Service Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Rains County compliant document last validated/updated 10/29/2024

Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Document

Rains County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Rains County compliant document last validated/updated 10/29/2024

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

Rains County Clerk - Courthouse Annex

220 W Quitman St, Emory, Texas 75440

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Phone: 903-473-5000

Local jurisdictions located in Rains County include:

  • Emory
  • Point

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Rains 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 Rains County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Rains County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Rains 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 Rains 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.

A lis pendens is filed in the county where the property is located. This is done after litigation affecting title to real property is taken. Requirement for filing a lis pendens in Texas are codified in Tex. Prop. Code 12.007. Texas court cases have laid the foundation, that the person filing the lis pendens must have a direct interest in the ownership of the real property and not simply a collateral interest to recover monetary damages. Although a lis pendens is not a lien, it is often viewed in a similar light and can therefore have the effect of stopping a sale. Why? Because constructive notice of litigation has now been given to potential buyers.

When a Lis Pendens document is filed it must contain a proof of service which is an acknowledgment of service by the person served or a certificate of service. In some cases, the clerk will permit a document to be filed but will require the proof of service to be filed promptly thereafter. 9.5(d)

9.5(e) Certificate Requirements. A certificate of service must be signed by the person who made the service and must state:

(1) the date and manner of service;

(2) the name and address of each person served; and

(3) if the person served is a party's attorney, the name of the party represented by that attorney.

This Document includes a "Certificate of Service" form that can be used by an attorney or party to the case.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Rains 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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