A Notice of Lis Pendens is a document that gives constructive notice of a pending suit to a purchaser of any real estate. Michigan Legal Help has tools to fill many kinds of forms but we do not cover all areas.You may have a blank form that you need to fill out on your own. A notice of lis pendens is a legal document recorded in the chain of title to real property at the local register of deeds that gives notice to everyone. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. (1) To render the filing of a complaint constructive notice to a purchaser of any real estate, the plaintiff shall file for record, with the register of deeds. Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit.