A Lis Pendens (LP), also known as a Notice of Pendency, must be filed in NYSCEF if you are an attorney. The LP must comply with Art.The form must be filled out and presented to the County Clerk to be endorsed. The Lis Pendens is typically filed when the mortgage has been in default for 3 to 4 months, however, the timeframe can vary depending on circumstances. The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide. Proof of service shall be filed within two days thereafter with the clerk of the court designated in the summons or notice. Second, the lis pendens must be recorded in the county land records so that it can be attached to the property's title. Application for a summons DC-430 File with a verified complaint to request the court to issue a summons if you do not have an attorney. When the property is not the subject matter of the action, lis pendens is not the proper remedy.