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How is a judgement perfected into a property lien?

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A judgment lien is perfected by recording it in the land records where the debtor owns any property. You should record the lien ASAP. In Massachusetts the lien must be recorded by the sheriff, for a fee, so you need to check your state laws to make certain the lien is recorded correctly. You could ask the court that issued the judgment for the procedure used for recording.

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