Form must be filled out and notarized at the time of filing. Judgment liens may recorded on real property after a court issues a judgment. E.g.Win a Court Judgment: In most cases, you'll need a court judgment against the debtor proving they owe you money. To get a judgment lien, the creditor must file certain documents in the county recorder's office. A judgment lien enables a creditor to compel the selling of a debtor's property. The proceeds from the property sale are then used to satisfy the judgment. Please be aware that forms will be displayed in a NEW browser window. The owner could have a debt judgment filed as a lien. For a Chicagoland debtor, I record in the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. This puts a cloud on the debtor's title.