In Pennsylvania, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works.Your first step as a judgment creditor is to convert your verdict or other court determination declaring both parties' rights and obligations into a judgment. Filing a judgment lien on a property can help you collect a debt, but a number of factors can affect the outcome. Read on to find out. A judgment when entered in the judgment index shall create a lien on real property located in the county, title to which at the time of entry is recorded. Step 1 to collect a judgment in Pennsylvania is to file and record the judgment in each and every county where the debtor resides or owns real property. If the debtor is an individual, you must file a notarized affidavit of nonmilitary service. File an original and a copy for each debtor with a Rule 236 form. Judgment liens are typically recorded in the county where the property is located.