What action should be taken to clear a judgment lien from a record?

To clear a judgment lien from a record, the appropriate action is to record a satisfaction of judgment. This process involves formally documenting that the debt associated with the judgment has been satisfied, either because it has been paid in full or otherwise resolved. By filing a satisfaction of judgment with the appropriate recording office, typically the county clerk or recorder, the lien is officially removed, which can help restore clear title to the property.

Recording this satisfaction serves as notice to interested parties that the judgment has been addressed and that the lien is no longer enforceable. It is a crucial step in ensuring that property ownership is unencumbered by previous judgments, thereby allowing the property owner to engage freely in future transactions involving the property, such as selling or refinancing.

The other options do not effectively address the need to clear a judgment lien. Filing for bankruptcy may help manage debts but doesn't directly erase the judgment lien unless the bankruptcy successfully includes it in the discharge process. Increasing property taxes doesn’t relate to judgment liens, and notifying the attorney general may not provide a resolution to the lien itself.