According to New York law, you can attach a judgment lien to your debtor's real estate, whether they own a freestanding house, a condo, or land. Find more information about outstanding liens (mechanics liens) and judgments.Contact the Clerk of Court's office in the courthouse at 919-792-4200. The answer to your question is yes. The reason for this is because a judgment good in one county is good in any county throughout the state. In North Carolina, a judgment is enforceable for 10 years from the date it was entered. After that point, it no longer can be enforced and is expired. Filing Procedure - Clerk dockets and indexes the judgment. Judgment lien immediately attaches to all real estate in the county. Submitted By: PROFESSOR PATRICK CONNORS.