Online Records Search is available in Franklin County. The public can access County Clerk Records from their home or office.Filing requirements for Notices of Lending can be found in section 73 of the New York State Lien law. Historically known as lis pendens, a notice of pendency constructively gives notice of the ownership dispute to any potential thirdparty. 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. At the same time, a Notice of. Pendency (lis pendens) is filed against the property with the County Clerk. Filing of certain court documents is now mandatory in Franklin County. Please see attached listing.