A judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. In Pennsylvania, several types of liens can be placed on real estate.These include mechanics' liens, tax liens, judgment liens, and mortgage liens. 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. (1) Fill out the attached claim form and demand for a prompt hearing. (2) Deliver the form or mail it to the Sheriff's Office at the address noted. 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. Before a residential mortgage can be foreclosed in Pennsylvania, the lender must give a 30-day notice of intention to foreclose (also known as an Act 6 Notice). View all the available forms from the Prothonotary's Office. These sample forms may be useful when filing documents for the civil and family courts.