Abstract of Judgment - Real Property Lien Recording
ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT
Before you use this: Select the issuing court and recording state. Confirm whether that court requires its own abstract, certified judgment, transcript, or other document and complete the official route if required. This abstract is effective only if issued or certified by the authorized court officer and recorded as that jurisdiction requires; a creditor's signature alone does not create a lien.
Issuing court: [FULL COURT NAME / COUNTY / STATE]
Court address: [ADDRESS]
Case number: [NUMBER]
| Party | Role |
|---|---|
| [JUDGMENT CREDITOR NAME] | Judgment creditor |
| v. | |
| [JUDGMENT DEBTOR NAME] | Judgment debtor |
1. Judgment entered
I, the authorized court officer signing below, certify from the court's judgment record the information set out in this abstract, subject to the attached certified judgment and any corrections entered by the court.
| Judgment record item | Entry from court record |
|---|---|
| Date of entry of judgment | [__/__/____] |
| Court and case number | [COURT / NUMBER] |
| Judgment creditor named in judgment | [EXACT NAME] |
| Judgment debtor named in judgment | [EXACT NAME] |
| Additional parties against whom judgment was entered | [NAMES OR NONE] |
| Original money judgment | $[AMOUNT] |
| Costs and fees awarded in judgment | $[AMOUNT] |
| Interest stated in judgment, if any | [RATE / BASIS / START DATE OR NONE] |
| Judgment currency | [CURRENCY] |
| Subsequent amendment or renewal in court record | [ORDER / DATE / CASE REFERENCE OR NONE] |
| Satisfaction or partial satisfaction in court record | [DETAILS OR NONE] |
2. Current amount information supplied by creditor
The creditor supplies the following accounting as of [__/__/____]. This accounting is separate from the issuing officer's certification of the entered judgment unless the officer expressly certifies it below.
| Accounting component | Amount and record |
|---|---|
| Judgment amount entered | $[AMOUNT] |
| Interest actually accrued under [JUDGMENT / CURRENT RULE] | $[AMOUNT] |
| Added costs actually awarded or permitted under [ORDER / RULE] | $[AMOUNT] |
| Payments, levies, settlements, and credits received | ($[AMOUNT]) |
| Creditor's stated unpaid amount | $[AMOUNT] |
Interest period and calculation: [START / END / RATE / COMPOUNDING IF AUTHORIZED / WORKPAPER ATTACHED]
Known stay, appeal, bankruptcy case, or enforcement restriction: [DETAILS OR NONE]
Prior abstract, transcript, or lien record affecting this judgment: [COUNTY / RECORDING NUMBER / DATE OR NONE]
3. Identification for the selected recording route
Judgment creditor and mailing address: [EXACT NAME / ADDRESS]
Judgment debtor and last known address from permitted records: [EXACT NAME / ADDRESS]
Additional name or identifier expressly required by selected official form or statute: [REQUIREMENT / VALUE OR NONE]. Do not insert a full Social Security number, license number, date of birth, or tax identification number unless the current official route specifically requires it and provides a lawful handling method.
County or recording office requested: [OFFICE / COUNTY / STATE]
Person requesting issuance: [NAME / CAPACITY / CONTACT]
Return certified abstract to: [NAME / MAILING ADDRESS]
4. Court issuance and certification
Court officer's title: [CLERK / AUTHORIZED OFFICER]
I certify only the entries identified as court-record entries in Section 1 and any additional items expressly initialed here: [ITEMS OR NONE]. I issue this abstract under the current procedure for [STATE / COURT / FORM OR RULE].
Signature of authorized court officer: [SIGNATURE]
Printed name and title: [NAME / TITLE]
Issue date: [__/__/____]
Court seal or electronic certification, if required: [SEAL / CERTIFICATE IDENTIFIER]
Attached certified judgment or order, if required: [TITLE / DATE / CERTIFICATION]
5. Creditor declaration for supplied accounting
I, [CREDITOR OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE], state that the Section 2 accounting is based on the judgment, subsequent orders, and payment ledger identified above, and that all payments and credits known to me through [__/__/____] are included. I have disclosed known stays and modifications. This declaration does not replace the court officer's issuance.
Signature: [SIGNATURE]
Name and capacity: [NAME / CAPACITY]
Date: [__/__/____]
6. Recorder completion
Recording jurisdiction and office: [COUNTY / STATE / OFFICE]
Date and time accepted: [DATE / TIME]
Instrument number or book and page: [NUMBER]
Returned recorded copy to: [NAME / ADDRESS]
The recording office's acceptance and any lien effect depend on the selected jurisdiction's current requirements. This blank does not certify that a lien has arisen.
About this template
- Last updated
- September 26, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- All states
- Category
- Financial & Banking
Financial and banking documents govern loans, security interests, account agreements, and commercial transactions between lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions. Promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, and UCC filings have precise legal requirements, and mistakes can leave a lender unsecured or a borrower on the hook for more than they agreed to. Well-drafted finance paperwork protects both sides and keeps the deal enforceable if something goes wrong later.
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This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
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