To file and record a lis pendens against real estate, the claimant must have made a "real property claim" in the underlying litigation. First, you can only file a lis pendens if you have a pending lawsuit with the circuit court.Talkov Law's real estate litigators provide a free checklist of requirements to file a lis pendens (notice of pending action). Find Your Court Forms. The signature on the notice of release of a lis pendens must be notarized. 1) Prepare the Complaint along with Summons, Case Information Sheet, Civil Case Cover Sheet, and Notice of Action Pending. Form: Notice of Withdrawal of Notice of Pendency of Action.