The term lis pendens is Latin for "pending lawsuit. A lis pendens is a public document that's filed with the county clerk at the same time that your lender files your public foreclosure complaint.A Standard Document notice of lis pendens to file with a county recording office in New Jersey to provide constructive notice to third parties. Check with the court clerk to find out what the applicable filing fee is for filing a Notice of Lis Pendens. A Standard Document notice of lis pendens to file with a county recording office in New Jersey to provide constructive notice to third parties. A lis pendens is filed in every foreclosure action once the complaint has been filed and a docket number is obtained. Fill out the form to access a sample of Practical Guidance.