The Judgment Lien is filed using the lump sum judgment taken from a hearing held with the courts. This lien becomes dormant within five years from the filing.Send the Judgment Debtor a written notice that you filed a lien. A judgment lien on real estate remains in effect for five years. It is recommended that you contact the Clerk of Courts Civil Division at 937-225-4512 to determine the amount of the release fee and court costs. Complete the "Instructions to the Clerk" and mark "Certificate of Judgment. " File the form with the Clerk on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Court. You must sign the "Garnishment Affidavit" in front of a notary public or a Deputy Clerk in the Clerk of Court's office. Attorney General's Office need only refile a tax lien every 15 years in Common Pleas Court to keep the lien operative against the tax debtor. Revocation of the Judgment Debtor's driving privileges in the State of Ohio.