Information on how creditors can use judgment liens and judgments against real estate to collect on a court judgment. The judgment must be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds in the county where the debtor's real estate is located.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. All Illinois Courts must accept these forms. Scroll down below the chart for important information on how to fill out these forms. In Illinois, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works. The forms mentioned below can be found on the two websites listed below; it is noted after each form where it can be located. Postjudgment enforcement is critical to commercial debt collection, enabling creditors to enforce their rights and collect outstanding debts.