Washington Lis Pendens
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as May 21, 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
What Others Like You Are Saying
"Thanks for your expedite process"
"Thank you for being there for me when I couldn't get it done myself. I was a little confused with th…"
"I was able to download a lot of forms that I need, will be going back to day to search for records s…"
"I was looking for the proper quit claim deed for my state. I found it on deeds.com along with instru…"
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Common Uses for Lis Pendens
- Establish priority of a legal claim on real property
- Alert lenders to pending litigation that may affect collateral
- Prevent the sale of a property while a lawsuit is pending
- Protect your legal claim on a property during a dispute
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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.