Form must be filled out and notarized at the time of filing. A copy of the judgment or lien must be included in the papers being submitted.You must take your lower court civil judgment and docket it with the Kings County clerk. All liens must be against Essex County residents or property. The Office of the Westchester County Clerk is open from AM to PM weekdays. To record a deed, mortgage, or lien, please contact the REGISTER OF DEEDS AND MORTGAGES at 973-621-4960. For Plaintiffs: A Plaintiff must complete and submit the Notice of Opt-Out form to the Westchester County Clerk. General Recording Guidelines ; Release. Instrument releasing property from the lien of a mortgage, judgment, etc. Necessary that we keep in mind a few general principles, which are set out in this Guide, and that, as needed,.