Escrow & Title

A judgment lien attaches to all real property owned by the debtor in Missouri when it is:

AEntered by the court in any state
BRecorded in the county where the property is located✓ Correct
CFiled with the Secretary of State
DServed on the debtor personally

Explanation

In Missouri, a judgment lien becomes effective against real property when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded (filed) in the county recorder's office in the county where the debtor owns real property.

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