A lis pendens is the first filing made during the foreclosure process. Barron's Dictionary of Real Estate Terms defines Lis Pendens as Latin for suit pending.Historically known as lis pendens, a notice of pendency constructively gives notice of the ownership dispute to any potential thirdparty. Allegany County does NOT have E-Filing and does NOT participate in the Electronic Document Delivery System (EDDS). In New York, a lis pendens is filed with the county clerk's office where the property is located. 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. Please click here to search for Historical Deeds, Chattel Mortgage Book and Feme Sol Trader Offices; for the period 1792-1857. Notice of Lending forms can be purchased at stationery stores that carry legal forms. Form must be filled out and notarized at the time of filing. To file a lis pendens, the claimant must have a legitimate issue regarding the property title.