(2) The lien will be considered perfected when filed and docketed by the prothonotary. (3) The lien shall continue for five years from the date of docketing and may be revived and continued by the Department in the manner now or hereafter provided by law.
If they are not timely renewed, they expire. In CA that is 10 years. However, when a judgment lien has been recorded against your property, it has no expiration date. This means that it is possible to no longer have a judgment against you, but still have a judgment lien on your property.
Inquiries about Pennsylvania tax liens can be made at a local Prothonotary Office either in person or online: Online: Most county prothonotary offices provide online case search portals that people can use to search for tax lien cases their office has recorded.
Five year limitation. The following actions and proceedings must be commenced within five years: (1) An action for revival of a judgment lien on real property. (2) An action for specific performance of a contract for sale of real property or for damages for noncompliance therewith.
The lien shall continue for 5 years from date of entry and may be revived in the manner now or hereafter provided for renewal of judgments or as may be provided in the FC (72 P. S. § § 1—1855). (c) Priority of tax.