Judgment liens on personal property in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State. You have 20 years to collect on a judgment from the date that it is entered and during that time there are two main ways that you can collect.Search and order certified copies of Palm Beach County's court judgments, deeds, liens, marriage licenses, mortgages, plats, tax deeds and more. In Florida, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. Judgments also can result in liens on your property. Acquiring a money judgment through the litigation process in the State of Florida can be tough, arduous, and expensive. A judgment allows a creditor to garnish wages, garnish bank accounts, or take a lien against property in your name.