Michigan is one of only six states that has no provision for a true judgment lien. In Michigan, a judgment lien can be attached to either real estate or personal property.How does a creditor go about getting a judgment lien in Michigan? Judgment debtor's name, address, and telephone no. Last 4 digits of social security no. A creditor can file the lien on your property 21 days after the judgment is signed. You can use the subpoena form from the Michigan One Court of Justice website. There is no personal confrontation with the defendant and no personal property is seized. The bill would create a procedure for filing a judgment lien. FISCAL IMPACT: The bill would have an indeterminate fiscal impact on the judiciary.