Talkov Law's real estate litigators provide a free checklist of requirements to file a lis pendens (notice of pending action). There must be an active lawsuit in order to file a Lis Pendens—meaning, you cannot file a Lis Pendens on its own.Learn the comprehensive process of eFiling and eRecording a Lis Pendens in Orange County to protect property interests during pending lawsuits. Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. First, a lawsuit must be filed with the county clerk, and the suit must be pending. A notice of pendency, also known as lis pendens, is a provisional remedy available to litigants seeking a judgment that affects title to real property. OK, all you need do is fill in the form with the required information and then file it where you would file any civil action. A lis pendens must contain certain statutorily required information including the parties to the action and the specific description of the property involved. When using these Lis Pendens forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Orange County.