Washington Lis Pendens

County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as May 15, 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

What Others Like You Are Saying

— marc g.

"Nice product and Fillable PDF's :) Thanks Deeds!!"

— Janet M.

"This site is amazing! What a time saver from driving somewhere and standing around waiting."

— Joseph D.

"Easy to use and a quick turnaround Deed was recorded and retuned within 24 hours"

— Donald W.

"Well organized document preparation. Great way to save on legal fees"

— Elaine L.

"5 STAR, THIS WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE, FAST VERY RESOURCEFUL TOOL TO PROVIDE FOR MY CLIENTS. Thank you"

Common Uses for Lis Pendens

  • Alert potential buyers that a property is subject to litigation
  • Protect your legal claim on a property during a dispute
  • Prevent the sale of a property while a lawsuit is pending
  • Provide public notice of a pending lawsuit affecting a property
  • File notice of a boundary dispute or quiet title 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.