An abstract of a judgment given by any court of record of the United States within this state shall be recorded in the manner provided in section 33-961 and in compliance with section 33-967, if applicable, before the judgment becomes a lien upon, or in any manner affects or encumbers, the real property of the judgment debtor, or any part thereof.
A.R.S. § 33-963
Procedure for recording judgment of federal court; lien
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