Go to Notice of Entry to download the form. File the exemplified copy of the judgment and an affidavit with the county clerk in a New York county where the debtor has assets.The easiest procedure is to file a motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint. The judgment creditor needs to execute a short affidavit, file it with the county clerk (CPLR 5402), and give notice to the debtor (CPLR 5403). A judgment lien arises when a court rules you owe a debt, allowing the creditor to claim your nonexempt property until the debt is paid.