No. 33 High Court- Certificate Of Cancellation of Entry of a Lis Pendens

What this form is for

• • When a High Court lis pendens has been officially cancelled.
• • To clear a property register before a sale or refinancing.
• • If the original lis pendens was entered under the Land Registry or Registry of Deeds.
• • When you need a formal court‑issued proof for third‑party lenders.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory deadline, but filing within 7‑10 days of the cancellation order avoids register delays and potential penalties.

Before you submit

• • Case number matches the original lis pendens entry.
• • Cancellation date is correct and matches the court order.
• • Judge or registrar signature is present and legible.
• • Certified copy of the cancellation order attached.
• • Form is printed on plain A4 paper or submitted electronically as PDF.
• • Correct postage paid if sending by post.
• • Cover letter indicating the purpose of the filing.
• • Retain a copy of the filed form and receipt.

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the court’s written cancellation order.
2. 2Download or collect Form No. 33 from the Courts Service website.
3. 3Fill in all required fields accurately.
4. 4Have the authorized judge or registrar sign the certificate.
5. 5Attach the certified copy of the cancellation order.
6. 6Submit the package to the High Court Registry (in person, post, or e‑file).
7. 7Collect the filing receipt or electronic acknowledgement.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to High Court lis pendens entries.
• • Does not cancel entries in the Registry of Deeds automatically.
• • Electronic submission requires a valid e‑signature certificate.
• • Form cannot be used for partial cancellations; the entire lis pendens must be removed.