1. I am recording a judgment lien with the register of deeds in. County against the judgment debtor's current or future interest in real property.You can use the subpoena form from the Michigan One Court of Justice website. A judgment lien can only be filed after a judgment has been en- tered. The clerk of a court that entered a judgment shall certify a notice of judgment lien that has been filed with the court and that includes all of the following: Use the Execution Against Property Form (MC19) to start the process. Complete the request and verification portion of the form and file it with the court. Use the Execution Against Property Form (MC19) to start the process. Complete the request and verification portion of the form and file it with the court. A judgment lien in Michigan will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for five years.