Washington Lis Pendens

County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as June 10, 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

— Sheilah C.

"So far very good. I will know more when I complete the forms and submit them."

— Kenneth H.

"Easy download, informative examples. Very good experience."

— DEBORAH H.

"This is my fourth try, and I hope my form is complete and acceptable."

— Cheryl L.

"So very easy to deal with and purchase. It was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you"

— Quanah N.

"Instruction easy to follow"

Common Uses for Lis Pendens

  • Protect your legal claim on a property during a dispute
  • File notice of a pending foreclosure action
  • Protect your interest in a property during a divorce proceeding
  • Provide constructive notice of a contract dispute involving property

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.