The first step in the Foreclosure process is the filing in the County Court a Lis Pendens and a Complaint. A lender can file a Lis Pendens notice in the case of a mortgage foreclosure.To make a claim to the surplus, an owner of record may use the form provided at section 45.032(3)(a), Florida Statutes. The Florida Courts provide information and forms for Family Law case types. They maintain a general assistance page here. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. You do not need permission to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. The Notice is recorded with the county recorder's office. What is a notice of lis pendens in Florida?