The Clerk-Recorder's Office does not offer blank forms of documents for recording. Clerk-Recorder Staff is prohibited from giving legal advice.The form lis pendens below provides an example of a notice of pending action sent for recording with the county recorder. Official Forms for Viewing and Downloading. I've already filed a civil unlimited case in Contra Costa county. Lawyer's Assistant: I understand you need an Attorney to sign a Lis Pendens.