The person who purchased the lien will receive a legal document referred to as a "tax certificate" which must be recorded with the Middlesex County Clerk. Having a lien means that the Debtor can't sell the property without paying the Creditor.Request to have the judgment recorded as a lien against any real estate the debtor owns. Form must be filled out and notarized at the time of filing. We can provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms. What is a Docketed Judgment? Certificate of Debt (COD). This post addresses the process for filing a construction lien in New Jersey against private residential property. If you would like to enter into a payment plan or pay off the liability on a judgment, call our Collections Unit at 609-633-6400, option 1, or email Collection. In most cases, you must obtain a judge's permission to place a lien on someone's real estate.