Bring the Abstract of Judgment to the small claims court clerk. The clerk will certify it.This guide provides an overview of methods to enforce a judgment in California, after you have won a civil or small claims lawsuit. Bring the Abstract of Judgment to the civil court clerk. The clerk will issue it. Place a lien on Personal Property. In California, if you're the person owed money (the creditor), you can place a judgment lien on the debtor's real estate or personal property. 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. If you do this, the Judgment Debtor will not be able to sell or refinance that property without paying you first.