To add or remove a lien on your vehicle title, visit your local county tax office. To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property.You can file a "partial release of homestead lien affidavit" in the County records. This will likely satisfy the title company. For liens on vehicles, you can send the documentation to the local DMV. A lien on a vehicle in Texas is voluntary. If you're worried about a judgment creditor taking your car, the short answer is: it's possible, but unlikely. To file a lien against a vehicle, you will need a judgment in your favor allowing you to file a lien on a debtor's property. In Texas, judgment liens can remain attached to your property for up to 10 years. All Rights Reserved.