Notice of Judgment Lien, from the California Secretary of State. Placing a Lien on a Lawsuit the Debtor Has Against Someone Else.Use this form to file a mechanics lien in the state of California. A California mechanics lien is a powerful tool to help contractors and suppliers get paid. However, to save money, some contractors fill out the forms themselves and simply have the attorney review them before mailing or filing. You can put a lien on that property so that if they ever sell or refinance the property you might get paid. To do this, you first need an Abstract of Judgment. Fill out the form Stipulation for Time Payments (L-1094). If you cannot agree on a payment plan, you can proceed to enforce the judgment. In general, all work must have ceased before filing a claim of lien.