Judgment Liens are filed in the Summit County Clerk of Courts office to recover outstanding debt. In order to release a lien, payment including court costs must be paid in full. The cost of releasing Ohio Department of Taxation, Bureau of Workers Compensation, Child Support, and City of Akron Liens is $60.50. Personal checks, debit cards and/or credit cards are not accepted for Ohio Department of Taxation lien releases. Cash, money order, certified checks and business checks are accepted. Original Release prepared by the State Agency is required. Original Release to be kept by the Clerk; a copy will be provided to taxpayer. If filing by mail, please provide a return address and stamped envelope to receive a copy of the release. For additional information, please call 330.643.2217.