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).The applications and forms are available at the front counter of our office. Submit one original signed claim form and two copies, and one original signed financial statement and two copies. Use this form to file a mechanics lien in the state of California. A California mechanics lien is a powerful tool to help contractors and suppliers get paid. Enter the current address of the judgment debtor. The address must include a city and state. Other involuntary judgments, mechanic's liens, etc. The forms that you will need to fill out differ, depending on whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant in the small claims court case.