Talkov Law's real estate litigators provide a free checklist of requirements to file a lis pendens (notice of pending action). First, you can only file a lis pendens if you have a pending lawsuit with the circuit court.A lis pendens also called a notice of pendency of action is a special type of legal document filed with a county recorder. To file and record a lis pendens against real estate, the claimant must have made a "real property claim" in the underlying litigation. The form lis pendens below provides an example of a notice of pending action sent for recording with the county recorder. A Lis Pendens is filed with the County Recorder in the county where the piece of property that the law suit involves is located. A Notice of Action, also known as Lis Pendens (Latin for "a suit pending"), may be recorded in a lawsuit that involves title to real property. A Lis Pendens is filed with the County Recorder in the county where the piece of property that the law suit involves is located. How can I find out what liens are on the property? Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.