Before the County Sheriff can seize personal property or assets of the Debtor, the Creditor must first identify the property to be seized. Filing a Judgment Lien.This puts a lien on the property in your name, which means if they sell the property, you could receive some of the proceeds to satisfy the judgment. You can't pay bills with a judgment: How to turn a court victory into a judgment lien, and use it to collect from your customer's property. No one wants to put a lien on a house, car or other property, but sometimes it's necessary in order to get paid. Learn all about the lien process here. To attach the lien, the creditor files the judgment transcript with the county clerk in the New York county where the debtor's property is located. To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property. Form must be filled out and notarized at the time of filing. At the northeast corner of Eldorado Parkway and College Street. Disclaimer.