Talkov Law's real estate litigators provide a free checklist of requirements to file a lis pendens (notice of pending action). 1) Prepare the Complaint along with Summons, Case Information Sheet, Civil Case Cover Sheet, and Notice of Action Pending.2)File with the Court Obtain a copy of each form you must file here. You may file your adoption request and related papers in any of our court locations. A lis pendens also called a notice of pendency of action is a special type of legal document filed with a county recorder. Fill in the blank Notice of Pending Action form formatted to comply with all California recording and content requirements. What are the steps to file and record Notice of Lis Pendens without going to a lawyer. I have downloaded the form. To file and record a lis pendens against real estate, the claimant must have made a "real property claim" in the underlying litigation.