A judgment lien is considered a nonconsensual lien because it is attached to a piece of property without the owner's consent or agreement.
Most judgment liens last for 10 years and can be renewed for another 10 years. For example, the creditor could place a judgment lien on your home which would inhibit you from selling the property without first paying the creditor what you owe.
It shows up on your credit report as well as on any background checks. The judgment is considered a lien against your property, including any real estate that you have, in the state in which the judgment is filed.
An example of a general lien is a state income tax lien. Unlike specific liens that attach only to particular assets, a general lien is against all of the assets of a debtor and not tied to a specific asset. For instance, A mortgage lien is tied specifically to a piece of property.
Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.
A judgment lien in Oregon will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.
If the project is located in Collin county, then yes, you will want to record your lien with the Collin County, Texas Clerk's office.
In Minnesota, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 1 year from the date of the lien claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials to the project. If a claimant records their lien close to Minnesota's 120-day filing deadline, they will have about 8 months to enforce the claim.
Essentially, consensual liens don't adversely affect your credit as long as repayment terms are satisfied. Judgment and most statutory liens have a negative impact on your credit score and report, which affect your ability to obtain financing in the future.