Yes you are going to have to draft the documents. It is not as simple as just filing a lien lis pendens.A lis pendens is not a mechanics lien, but it is often required as part of the lien process. Remember that a lis pendens is a notice of a pending lawsuit. "To obtain a judgment lien, you must first record the judgment with the court of common pleas in the county where the debtor owns property. First, you can only file a lis pendens if you have a pending lawsuit with the circuit court. A lis pendens is a notice of a pending lawsuit which you have not sued yet to record a list pendens. Read our stepbystep guide to learn exactly how to file a mechanics lien in California. Notice of Intent to Claim Lien must be served on owner and construction lender prior to filing verified statement of lien. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens.