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Notice of Lis Pendens - Individual

Prepared by, recording requested by and return to:

Above this Line for Official Use Only

NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS - INDIVIDUAL

(Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-39)

COMES NOW, , as a party having filed a certificate of lien claiming a lien interest in the real property described as:

and provides notice of the following:

1. A civil action has been commenced in Court involving the parties as follows: (Plaintiff) and (Defendant). The term, session or return day thereof is: , and the date of the process is day of , .

2. The nature and object of this action is as follows:

3. The real property affected by this action is located in County, Connecticut, and is legally described as follows:

4. The undersigned hereby records this Notice on the land records of the town in which the lien is recorded within one (1) year from the date the lien was recorded or within sixty (60) days of any final disposition of an appeal taken in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-35(c), whichever is later.

5. The undersigned not later than thirty (30) days after such recording, will serve a true and attested copy of the recorded Notice upon the owner of record of the property affected thereby.

6. Finally, the undersigned will record the certified copy of the recorded Notice that contains the endorsed return of service with the clerk of the court in which the action is brought to be included in the record.

7. This Notice shall, from the time of the recording only, be notice to any person thereafter acquiring any interest in such property of the pendency of the action; and each person whose conveyance or encumbrance is subsequently executed or subsequently recorded or whose interest is thereafter obtained, by descent or otherwise, shall be deemed to be a subsequent purchaser or encumbrancer, and shall be bound by all proceedings taken after the recording of such notice, to the same extent as if he were made a party to the action.

This the day of , .

Signature

Print or Type Name

State of Connecticut

County of

On this the day of , , before me, (name of notary), personally appeared , known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) ( is or are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that (he/she/they) executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand.

Date:

Notary Public

Print Name

My Commission Expires

Certificate of Delivery

I, , hereby certify that I have delivered this day a true and attested copy of the foregoing to by:

Mailing a true and attested copy of same by registered or certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested at his/her place of residence.

Personal service at his/her usual place of abode.

If the copy is returned unclaimed, by publication in accordance with the provisions of Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2.

If the property owner is a nonresident individual or foreign partnership, or the executor or administrator of the nonresident individual or foreign partnership, upon the Secretary of the State as provided in subsection (c) of Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-59b.

If the property owner is a foreign corporation, as provided in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-519 or § 33-929.

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What a Lis Pendens Is and when it’s used

A Lis Pendens is a recorded public notice that a lawsuit affecting title to, or an interest in, real property has been filed and is pending in court. It alerts prospective buyers, lenders, and other parties that the outcome of the litigation could affect ownership or encumbrances. Filing a Lis Pendens does not itself create a monetary lien but can cloud title, affect marketability, and preserve equitable priority for the claimant. Procedures, required supporting documents, and consequences vary by state and by county recorder rules.

Why a Lis Pendens matters for property disputes

A properly drafted and recorded Lis Pendens protects a party’s interest by warning third parties and deterring transfers that could defeat relief. It preserves priority in many equitable remedies and supports enforcement of eventual judgments. Because filing carries legal risk if unsupported, accuracy and supporting pleadings are essential.

Why a Lis Pendens matters for property disputes

Who typically prepares and relies on a Lis Pendens

Common users include litigants asserting title or equitable claims, their attorneys, title companies, and prospective purchasers or lenders.

  • Plaintiffs and counsel protecting an asserted property interest during litigation.
  • Title insurers and escrow agents flagging clouded title for underwriters.
  • Buyers and lenders evaluating acquisition risk before closing or funding.

Each stakeholder has a different role: some prepare and file, others monitor recorded notices and adjust transactional risk accordingly.

Step-by-step: preparing and filing a Lis Pendens

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, sign, and record a Lis Pendens with accuracy and compliance.

  • 01
    Prepare supporting pleadings: Draft complaint and exhibits supporting the claim.
  • 02
    Draft Lis Pendens form: Populate claimant, defendant, description, and case details.
  • 03
    Authenticate signature: Sign, notarize, or e-sign per local rules.
  • 04
    Record with county: Submit to county recorder and retain recording receipt.

Filing flow: from complaint to public notice

This overview shows the primary procedural flow from filing the underlying lawsuit to recording the public notice.

  • File lawsuit: File complaint in the appropriate court to establish the underlying claim.
  • Prepare notice: Draft Lis Pendens referencing case caption and property description.
  • Record notice: Submit the notice to the county recorder or clerk for indexing.
  • Monitor and enforce: Track recordings and respond to title or expungement challenges.

Electronic filing and platform considerations

Many counties accept electronic submission and some accept e-signed documents; confirm county recorder or clerk requirements before electronic filing.

  • File formats: PDF and PDF/A are commonly accepted.
  • Integrations: Connectors often include Salesforce and NetSuite.
  • Authentication: Support for audit trail and multi-factor.

Configuring an online Lis Pendens workflow

Map each required field, signer role, and delivery method before starting the e-filing process to ensure a smooth submission.

Field Configuration
Claimant Required; validate against pleading and ID
Property description Required; paste exact recorded description
Signature Signer authentication + notarization options
Recording destination County recorder selected; attach cover sheet

Essential components of a professional Lis Pendens

A complete Lis Pendens clearly links the recorded notice to the pending litigation and the property at issue; completeness reduces recording rejection and legal risk.

Case reference

Full court name, case caption, and docket number so the notice is traceable to the underlying lawsuit and identifiable by third parties and the recorder.

Parties identified

Full legal names and capacities of claimant(s) and defendant(s) as they appear in the complaint to avoid misidentification and potential expungement arguments.

Accurate legal description

Complete metes-and-bounds or recorded parcel identification from the deed or county records; street addresses alone are insufficient for recording purposes.

Statement of claim

Brief description of the nature of the claim and relief sought to justify the notice without disclosing privileged details that are unnecessary for public recording.

Signature block

Signer name, title, signature, and notarization where required; identify attorney signatory and include contact information when local rules permit.

Filing receipt

Recorders often return a stamped copy or recording number; retain this as proof of public notice and for chain-of-title tracking.

Security and compliance considerations for electronic filings

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3, AES-256 at rest
SOC 2: SOC 2 Type II compliant
HIPAA: BAA available when required
21 CFR: 21 CFR Part 11 support available
ESIGN / UETA: Compliant with ESIGN and UETA
Audit trail: Comprehensive timestamped signer logs

Common legal risks and penalties when filings are incorrect

Civil liability: Damages for wrongful notice
Slander of title: Monetary claims by affected owners
Expungement: Court may order removal of notice
Criminal exposure: Perjury or fraud if statements are knowingly false
Attorney fees: Fee-shifting where statutes allow
Recording rejection: County may refuse defective submissions

Practical tips to prepare accurate Lis Pendens filings

Follow careful verification, attach supporting pleadings, and match county formatting to reduce risk of delays or adverse consequences.

Verify legal description
Always pull the parcel description directly from the recorded deed or county records rather than relying on a mailing address; an inaccurate description risks rejection or expungement and may impair the notice's legal effect.
Attach supporting pleadings
Include a copy of, or direct reference to, the complaint or other initiating pleading so that the recorded notice is linked to a legitimate pending claim and third parties can confirm the basis for the recording.
Confirm local requirements
Check county recorder rules for form templates, cover sheets, allowable electronic formats, and fee schedules to avoid administrative rejection or processing delays.
Preserve audit trail
When using electronic signing or submission, retain signed copies, certificates of completion, and any notarization records to document authenticity and chain-of-custody for future litigation or title disputes.

Key milestones from filing to resolution

A Lis Pendens progresses through predictable stages; tracking each milestone reduces procedural risk and clarifies enforcement timing.

01

Prepare complaint

Draft and file the underlying lawsuit to justify notice.

02

Record Lis Pendens

File notice with county recorder after case initiation.

03

Responding actions

Property owner may file motion or demand bond.

04

Resolution or expungement

Court decision or settlement resolves the cloud on title.

Timing and processing expectations for filings

Processing times and deadlines differ by county; plan for variable recording windows and possible challenges to the notice.

County recording window:

Processing commonly takes days to weeks depending on county workload.

Service and response deadlines:

Statutory service deadlines for the underlying lawsuit apply to defendants.

Motion to expunge timing:

Owners can seek expungement promptly; courts set local schedules.

Bond or security requirements:

Some jurisdictions allow owners to require claimant to post a bond.

Appeal and final resolution:

Resolution timing varies widely with litigation complexity.

Comparing eSignature and e-filing costs for Lis Pendens workflows

Platforms differ by price model and available features; signNow is listed first for comparison and provides multiple pricing options to match volume and compliance needs.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by offer Varies by offer Varies by offer Varies by offer
Bulk Send Yes (Business Premium) Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies Varies Varies

Real-world examples of using e-signatures in property workflows

These customer examples show how secure e-signing and digital workflows support property-related documents and title management.

Tim Martin — Martin Properties

Tim Martin needed to execute property-related documents remotely

  • He processed filings and signatures online
  • The ability to complete and return fully compliant documents while mobile reduced closing delays and preserved transaction timelines.

Brian Fitzgibbons — Optica Ventures LLC

Optica Ventures required a simple signing experience for clients

  • They standardized electronic submissions
  • This reduced administrative friction during acquisitions and ensured accurate, auditable records for later title review.

Frequently asked questions about Lis Pendens and electronic filing

Answers to common questions about electronic preparation, recording, and risks associated with Lis Pendens filings.


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