Washington Lis Pendens

County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as June 25, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

About the Washington Lis Pendens

Washington Lis Pendens
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. 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

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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— Barry N.

"The form was straight forward and very easy to complete. It took me less than 15 minutes to complete…"

— David W.

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— Daniel L.

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— Jenni R.

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— Denise B.

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Common Uses for Lis Pendens

  • Protect your interest in a property during a divorce proceeding
  • Prevent the sale of a property while a lawsuit is pending
  • Alert lenders to pending litigation that may affect collateral
  • Establish priority of a legal claim on real property
  • Provide constructive notice of a contract dispute involving property
  • File notice of a pending foreclosure action

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.