Legal Notices
Legal notices are official public announcements that inform the community about legally required actions, public proceedings, and governmental or judicial matters. Publishing these notices ensures transparency, accountability, and public access to information in accordance with state and federal law.
The Statesman-Examiner is an approved newspaper of record for legal notices and public announcements within our coverage region.
Types of Legal Notices We Publish
Legal notices may include, but are not limited to:
Property & Real Estate Notices
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Foreclosures
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Trustee sales
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Tax lien sales
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Property auctions
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Notices of sale
Probate and Estate Matters
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Notices to creditors
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Estate administration filings
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Guardianship or conservatorship announcements
Government & Public Hearings
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Zoning and land-use changes
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Public hearings and meetings
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Environmental actions
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Requests for bids, proposals, and vendor solicitations
Business & Financial Notices
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Formation or dissolution of corporations or partnerships
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Registered trade name filings
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Bankruptcy notices
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Public budget announcements
Why Legal Notices Are Important
Legal notices play an essential role in maintaining an informed and engaged community. They:
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Provide open access to governmental, legal, and judicial processes
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Give citizens the opportunity to participate in public decisions
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Serve as a permanent and accessible public record
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Ensure transparency in actions that affect property rights, community development, and public policy
How to Submit a Legal Notice
To publish a legal notice in the Statesman Examiner:
Prepare Your Notice
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Draft your legal notice in a format that meets the requirements of the applicable state or federal statute.
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We recommend preparing your notice as a Word document (.doc or .docx).
Submit for Review
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Use the Legal Notice Submission Form below to upload your Word document and provide your contact information.
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All notices are sent directly to: legals@statesmanexaminer.com
Confirmation & Payment
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Our staff will review your notice, verify that it meets publication standards, and calculate the required publication cost.
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You will receive an email invoice with the total amount due.
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Payment must be completed before publication.
Proof & Publication
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You will receive a digital proof for review.
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Once approved, your notice will be scheduled for the next available print edition, based on statutory publication requirements.
Deadline
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Thursday at 4:00 PM
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Submissions received after the deadline will be scheduled for the following week.
Contact Us
For questions about legal notices, publication requirements, or rates, contact:
Email: legals@statesmanexaminer.com
Phone: 509-684-4567