Got a lis pendens or foreclosure notice in Duval County? You still have time to sell.
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Can I sell a house with a lis pendens in Duval County?
A lis pendens is the public notice a lender records when it files a foreclosure lawsuit. It does not mean you've lost the house. You can still sell, but the lis pendens has to be released at closing, so the sale must pay off the lender in full or be approved by them.
We handle Duval County closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Duval County Clerk of Court records.
How pre-foreclosure works in Duval County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Duval County.
Breach letter
Most mortgages require the lender to send a notice of default (breach letter) giving you time — usually 30 days — to cure before it accelerates the loan.
Lis pendens recorded
When the lender files suit in the Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit), it records a lis pendens in the Duval County public records (s. 48.23, Fla. Stat.). Title searches will now show it.
Summons served
You have 20 days from service to file a response. Missing it can lead to a default judgment.
Case moves forward
The case heads toward summary or final judgment. This is the best window to sell on your terms.
Release at closing
When the sale pays off the loan, the lender dismisses the case and the lis pendens is released, clearing title.
Duval County: local facts that affect your sale
Jacksonville and Duval County have been one consolidated government since 1968, which makes Jacksonville the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S.
We buy houses with a lis pendens throughout Duval County, including Jacksonville, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Duval County, Northeast Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Jacksonville |
| Court for pre-foreclosure cases | Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Duval County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Duval County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Jacksonville |
Options for Duval County homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Duval County homeowners in this spot usually weigh respond to the lawsuit, ask for loss mitigation, refinance or reinstate, sell with an agent and sell for cash. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- A lis pendens showed up in the public records
- You were served with a foreclosure summons
- Calls and letters from investors started arriving
- You don't know how much time is left
Three steps. Your schedule.
No listing, no staging, and no strangers walking through your Duval County house. Here's the whole process.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Duval County homeowners ask about pre-foreclosure
What is a lis pendens in Florida?
It is a recorded notice that a lawsuit affecting the property is pending. In foreclosure, the lender records it when it files the complaint so anyone buying the house is on notice.
How long do I have to respond to a foreclosure summons in Florida?
Twenty days from the date you were served. If you need more time, talk to a Florida attorney right away.
Where is a lis pendens recorded in Duval County?
In the Duval County official records, kept by the Duval County Clerk of Court. You can search the records by owner name to see whether one has been filed.
Do you buy houses in every part of Duval County?
Yes — including Jacksonville, the county seat of Jacksonville, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles pre-foreclosure cases in Duval County?
The Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit). The Duval County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Duval County?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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