Explains how to get a release and satisfaction for a judgment. It is a document stating that the judgment has been fully paid.Judgments don't appear on your credit report and don't affect your credit score. But judgments may impact your ability to qualify for credit. All Illinois Courts must accept these forms. Scroll down below the chart for important information on how to fill out these forms. We may file a lien or take other action to collect a past-due tax debt. Filing a lien will have a negative impact on your credit rating. The Illinois Department of Revenue also recently developed its own state tax lien filing system, which is available free online. Because judgments no longer appear on credit reports, they won't affect your ability to borrow funds.