Clerk will assign an index number and will post a document list of previously filed hard copies in the case. A lis pendens is the first filing made during the foreclosure process.Barron's Dictionary of Real Estate Terms defines Lis Pendens as Latin for suit pending. Historically known as lis pendens, a notice of pendency constructively gives notice of the ownership dispute to any potential thirdparty. Lis pendens is a longstanding, frequently misunderstood doctrine concerning unorthodox interests in real estate. Filing requirements for Notices of Lending can be found in section 73 of the New York State Lien law. Lis Pendens (In addition to Purchasing Index Number). Proceed on to the County Clerk Records Search online. In New York, a lis pendens is filed with the county clerk's office where the property is located. The Office of Wayne County Register of Deeds records various types of documents, mostly relating to interests and transfers of property.