Notice of lis pendens. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens.The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. How to fill out the LIS Pendens Notice and Instructions for Filing? 1. Identify and list the names of the plaintiff and defendants. 2. Usually the lienholder begins the action at the same time the lienholder files the Notice of Lis Pendens. Contact an organization named in the notice if you need more help, or contact an attorney. Notice of Lis Pendens.