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The lien is good for 10 years, but the creditor can renew the judgment before it expires for another 10 years, meaning the lien will survive for a maximum of 20 years. The good news is that because of Florida's homestead protections, a judgment lien cannot attach to homestead property.
Federal tax liens against real property are filed in the circuit court's office of the county where a property is located. Federal tax liens against tangible or intangible personal property are filed in the Department of State's (DOS) office if the taxpayer is a corporation, partnership, trust, or estate of a decedent.
You can obtain a judgment lien on all of the judgment debtor's personal property located anywhere in the state by filing a Judgment Lien Certificate with the Department of State. To get the proper form you must go on the internet to the Department's website: .sunbiz.
Tampa, Florida 33619-0917 Submit paper title or a completed HSMV 82101 if unable to locate paper title. Your customer should sign a completed form HSMV 82139 Notice of Lien. Submit the completed form HSMV 82139 and a check (see fees) to the Tax Collector's office. The lien will be added to show you as lienholder.
File a certified copy of your judgment in the real estate records of the county in which the property is located. The lien is in effect for 10 years, and it can be renewed for an additional ten years.
Creditors typically acquire property liens through your voluntary consent. On the other hand, creditors get judgment liens after winning a lawsuit against you for a debt you owe.
Identifying a lien If not known, verify owner of record by searching the owner name, address, or folio number of the property on the Property Appraiser's website. Check the property address for liens. Verify and obtain the lien information in the Clerk of Circuit Court Records.
To attach a lien, the creditor must record the judgment with the county recorder in any Florida county where the debtor owns real estate now or may own real estate in future. For liens on personal property, the creditor files the judgment with the Florida Department of State.