Judgment liens on personal property in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State. 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. A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. Yes, Florida law allows a creditor to file a Judgment Lien Certificate with the Department of State. Have a California Judgment. How can I record a lien on real property in Florida and New York? Filing a lien entails establishing a legal claim against an asset, often a property or a vehicle, which is commonly used as collateral for payment of a debt. First, you have to weigh the amount of your judgment against the costs you will incur to place a judgment lien on the property. A judgment lien against real property cannot be filed through the Florida.