Judgments & Liens Search
Court judgments, tax liens, mechanic's liens, and UCC filings — official state portals for all 50 states.
Judgments & Liens Overview
A judgment is a court order stating that one party owes money to another. A lien is a legal claim against property used as security for a debt. Both are public records filed with the county recorder or court clerk and can affect credit scores, property sales, and business financing.
Types of Liens
- Tax Liens — IRS or state tax authority claims for unpaid taxes.
- Mechanic's Liens — contractor or supplier claims for unpaid labor or materials.
- Judgment Liens — court-ordered claims arising from civil lawsuits.
- Mortgage Liens — lender's security interest in real property.
- UCC Filings — business asset liens filed under the Uniform Commercial Code.
How to Search
- Use the state links below to access each state's official judgment and lien search portal.
- Search by debtor name, property address, or document number at the county recorder's office.
- Federal tax liens are also recorded at the county level by the IRS Centralized Lien Processing unit.
- UCC filings are searchable through each state's Secretary of State office.
Judgments & Liens by State