You can put a lien on that property so that if they ever sell or refinance the property you might get paid. To do this, you first need an Abstract of Judgment.Have the court issue an Abstract of Judgment-Civil (EJ-001) and pay the fee. b. You must also file a Notice of Lien (EJ-185). Other involuntary judgments, mechanic's liens, etc. For all other enforcement of judgment actions, i.e. , bank levy, automobile levy, property seizure; use the Claim of Exemption (Enforcement of Judgment) form. Prepare an Abstract of Judgment to place a lien on real estate and enforce debt payment with our step-by-step guides. A judgment lien affects real estate you own in the county where the creditor records the lien, or where the court enters the judgment. Other page sizes incur additional recording fees.