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.Obtain and fill out Abstract of Judgment. (EJ-001) and Notice of Lien (EJ-185) and file with the court where the debtor's lawsuit is pending. California laws establish the process for the judgment creditor to begin collecting the money through a judgment lien connected to your real estate. 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. Once your property tax bill has been assessed, payment of the lien may only be made with your property tax bill. A judgment lien is a lien that attaches to a property of a party who owes money to another party as a result of a court judgment. Once you have a judgment entered, you need to fill out the abstract of judgment form. To record the judgment, the creditor must complete and file an Abstract of Judgment.