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.The entire process, from debt satisfaction to recordation of the release, ordinarily takes roughly four weeks to complete. A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. If your judgment is against a business, you can record a lien with the Secretary of State's office. To do this, fill out a JL-1. Once you have a judgment entered, you need to fill out the abstract of judgment form. Enter the current address of the judgment creditor. The address must include a city and state. Paying off a lien is the easiest and most efficient way to clear title and allow the property to be sold without encumbrances.