Nevada § 39.040 - Plaintiff must record notice of pending litigation immediately after complaint is filed
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 39.040 — Plaintiff must record notice of pending litigation immediately after complaint is filed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39.040. Plaintiff must record notice of pending litigation immediately after complaint is filed
Immediately after filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall record with the recorder
of the county in which the property is situated, a notice of the pendency of the action,
containing the names of the parties so far as known, the object of the action and
a description of the property to be affected thereby. From the time of the recording of the notice, except as otherwise provided in NRS 14.017 , it shall be deemed notice to all persons.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 39.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 39.040 cover?
Section 39.040 ("Plaintiff must record notice of pending litigation immediately after complaint is filed") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 39.040?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 39.040" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 39.040 apply to my situation?
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