Yes, Florida law allows a creditor to file a Judgment Lien Certificate with the Department of State. Judgment liens on personal property in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State.Step 1: Fill out PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR WRIT OF GARNISHMENT and WRIT OF. GARNISHMENT and file with the Clerk of Court. A judgment lien against real property cannot be filed through the Florida Department of State. Fill out the Judgment Lien Certificate. The mailing address for the JLC is Department of State, Division of Corporations,.