Judgment Liens: State Va. Code §8.01-458 and 8.01-251 Expire 20 years from date entered, and may be renewed for an additional 20 years If real estate has been conveyed to a BFP, the lien is unenforceable 10 years after date of transfer. Known as “10 year out of title” rule.
A judgment-creditor may ask the court for these things to help collect a judgment. Summons to answer debtor interrogatories. Garnishment of your income. Levy (or attachment) to sell your personal property.
It is up to you to take further action to collect on a judgment that you have won. Once a judgment has been finalized, try to make arrangements outside of court with the opposing party for payment. If that fails, the court provides processes to help you try to collect, but you must initiate the action.
The Virginia lien law states that the memorandum should be recorded in the clerk's office in the county or city in which the building, structure or railroad, or any part thereof is located. If the property spans more than one county, your claim should be filed in both.