In Minnesota, all mechanics liens must be filed within 120 days from the claimant's last day providing materials or labor. Yes you are going to have to draft the documents.It is not as simple as just filing a lien lis pendens. A lis pendens is not a mechanics lien, but it is often required as part of the lien process. Remember that a lis pendens is a notice of a pending lawsuit. The ProSure Group offers the release of Lis Pendens. If you have any questions on Lis Pendens and surety bonds, call or click here for more information! A lis pendens is a formal, public notice that a lawsuit has been filed against a property. In Latin, lis pendens means ''a suit pending. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens.