Take the Abstract of Judgment and a copy to the county recorder's office in the county where you think the debtor owns real estate. There is a recording fee.Once you have a judgment entered, you need to fill out the abstract of judgment form. A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. For all other enforcement of judgment actions, i.e. , bank levy, automobile levy, property seizure; use the Claim of Exemption (Enforcement of Judgment) form. Check the court records to confirm that the judgment creditor did not file a renewal of judgment before the 10-year deadline. They will have to pay the judgment or fill out the Statement of Assets and mail it to you. Search Court Records ; Property Records Notification. Place a lien on land, buildings, or residence.