Washington Lis Pendens
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as June 10, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Washington Lis Pendens
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- 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 an action that has been commenced and affects title to real property, any party to the case may file a Lis Pendens. Once recorded the Lis Pendens gives (constructive notice to a purchaser or encumbrancer of the) subject (property). (Every person) who subsequently purchases or encumbrances the subject property, (shall be bound by all proceedings taken after the filing of such notice to the same extent as if he or she were a party to the action.) (RCW 4.28.320) A Lis Pendens is not a lien but in effect acts like one, because of the fear of being bound to the results of the legal proceedings.
Such Lis Pendens shall contain:
(the names of the parties)
(the object of the action and)
(a description of the real property in that county affected thereby) (RCW 4.28.320)
(Washington LP 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
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"My experience on the site was very easy to navigate to find just what I needed."
"Outstanding service. The quit claim Deed form was great. Very easy to use and explained very clearly…"
"It was very convenient to be able to purchase the forms that I needed and save an extra trip downtow…"
"This service was easy, quick, and to the point. It was a lifesaver! Downloaded quickly and without i…"
"Deeds.com does a great job getting our legal documents filed with the D.C. Recorder of Deeds. Frazer…"
Common Uses for Lis Pendens
- File notice of a pending foreclosure action
- Establish priority of a legal claim on real property
- Provide public notice of a pending lawsuit affecting a property
- Prevent the sale of a property while a lawsuit is pending
- Protect your interest in a property during a divorce proceeding
- Notify title companies of unresolved claims against a property
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our lis pendens forms are specifically formatted for each county in Washington.
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.