Whenever leave of court and notice to the defendant is required in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 2951(d), (e) and 2952(h), an application for an order of the court granting leave to enter judgment must be contained in the complaint and served upon the defendant pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440 and 441. The complaint shall be endorsed with a notice to answer said application within twenty (20) days after service. Proof of service shall be filed prior to the entry of judgment. Thereafter, the proceedings of the application shall be according to the Rules pertaining to petitions.
Berk. Cnty. Pa. 2951(d); 2952(h)