Application for Renewal of Judgment

Extension of Judgment Before Expiration

COURT FILING HEADER

[STATE] SUPERIOR COURT / DISTRICT COURT / [APPROPRIATE COURT]

COUNTY OF _______________________

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF JUDGMENT

Judgment Creditor, _________________________________, hereby applies for renewal of the judgment entered in this action and states as follows:

SECTION 1: ORIGINAL JUDGMENT INFORMATION

1.1 Court and Case Information

Court Where Judgment Was Entered:
_________________________________________________

Court Address:
_________________________________________________

Original Case Number: _________________________________________________

Date Judgment Was Entered: _________________________________________________

Judicial Officer Who Entered Judgment: _________________________________________________

1.2 Parties to Judgment

Judgment Creditor(s):

Name: _________________________________________________
Address at Time of Judgment: _________________________________________________
Current Address: _________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________

Judgment Debtor(s):

Name: _________________________________________________
Last Known Address: _________________________________________________
☐ Address verified within past 6 months
☐ Address from skip trace dated: _________________

Social Security Number (last 4 digits): XXX-XX-_________
Driver's License Number: _________________ State: _______

Additional Judgment Debtors (if applicable):
☐ See Attachment 1.2

SECTION 2: JUDGMENT AMOUNTS

2.1 Original Judgment Award

2.2 Post-Judgment Additions

2.3 Credits and Payments

2.4 Total Amount Due on Renewed Judgment

SECTION 3: POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST CALCULATION

Interest Rate Applied: _________% per annum

Statutory Basis for Interest Rate:
☐ Contract rate specified in underlying agreement
☐ Statutory rate: _________________ [cite statute]
☐ Court-ordered rate

Interest Calculation:

Formula: Principal × Rate ÷ 365 × Days = Interest

SECTION 4: COLLECTION EFFORTS AND JUDGMENT STATUS

4.1 Enforcement Actions Taken

☐ Writ of Execution issued
Date(s): _________________________________________________
County/Counties: _________________________________________________
Result: _________________________________________________

☐ Bank Levy
Date(s): _________________________________________________
Bank(s): _________________________________________________
Amount Collected: $_________________

☐ Wage Garnishment
Employer: _________________________________________________
Dates Active: _________________ to _________________
Total Collected: $_________________

☐ Real Property Lien (Abstract of Judgment)
County/Counties Recorded: _________________________________________________
Recording Date(s): _________________________________________________
Instrument Number(s): _________________________________________________

☐ Judgment Debtor Examination
Date(s): _________________________________________________
Outcome: _________________________________________________

☐ Other Enforcement Actions:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

4.2 Judgment Status Declarations

The undersigned declares:

☐ The judgment has not been fully satisfied.

☐ The judgment has not been vacated, voided, or set aside.

☐ The judgment is not currently stayed by court order or bankruptcy.

☐ No appeal is pending that would affect enforcement of this judgment.

☐ The judgment has not previously been renewed. (If renewed, complete 4.3)

☐ The judgment debtor has not been discharged in bankruptcy as to this debt.

4.3 Prior Renewal Information (if applicable)

Was this judgment previously renewed?
☐ No
☐ Yes

If yes:
Date of Prior Renewal: _________________________________________________
Renewed Amount: $_________________________________________________

SECTION 5: RENEWAL ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION

5.1 Timing Verification

Date of Original Judgment: _________________________________________________

Date of This Application: _________________________________________________

Years Since Judgment Entry: _______ years, _______ months

☐ This application is filed within the statutory renewal period.

☐ The judgment is not yet dormant or expired.

5.2 California Consumer Debt Limitations (if applicable)

Does this judgment meet ALL of the following criteria?
- Judgment debtor is a natural person (not a business entity)
- Debt is NOT related to tort, fraud, unpaid wages, or employment claims
- Principal balance is either:
- Less than $50,000 for personal/consumer debt, OR
- Less than $200,000 for medical expenses

☐ Yes - This judgment IS subject to the one-renewal limitation
☐ No - This judgment is NOT subject to the one-renewal limitation

If subject to limitation: This judgment ☐ has ☐ has not been previously renewed.

SECTION 6: DECLARATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

I, _________________________________, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of _________________ that:

1. ☐ I am the judgment creditor named above, or I am authorized to act on behalf of the judgment creditor in this matter.

2. ☐ The original judgment described in this application was duly entered by the court on the date stated.

3. ☐ The judgment remains unsatisfied in the amount stated herein.

4. ☐ All information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

5. ☐ The calculations of principal, interest, and credits are accurate.

6. ☐ I have made reasonable efforts to determine the current address of the judgment debtor.

7. ☐ I understand that renewal of this judgment will extend the enforcement period and any recorded liens.

8. ☐ I will serve the Notice of Renewal of Judgment on the judgment debtor as required by law.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________________________

Capacity: ☐ Judgment Creditor ☐ Attorney for Judgment Creditor ☐ Authorized Agent

Bar Number (if attorney): _________________________________________________

SECTION 7: NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF JUDGMENT

NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR

TO: _________________________________ (Judgment Debtor)

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the judgment entered against you in the above-entitled action has been renewed.

Original Judgment Date: _________________________________________________

Renewal Date: _________________________________________________

Renewed Judgment Amount: $_________________________________________________

New Expiration Date: _________________________________________________

The judgment creditor may continue collection efforts, including but not limited to:
- Wage garnishment
- Bank account levies
- Property liens
- Asset seizure

YOUR RIGHTS:

You have the right to:
1. Make a motion to vacate or modify the renewal within the time permitted by law
2. Claim exemptions for property protected from execution
3. Seek legal advice regarding your options
4. Negotiate a payment arrangement with the judgment creditor

If you believe this renewal is improper, you may file a motion with the court. Consult an attorney or self-help center for assistance.

SECTION 8: PROOF OF SERVICE

PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF JUDGMENT

I, _________________________________, declare:

I am over 18 years of age and not a party to this action. On _________________ (date), I served the Notice of Renewal of Judgment on the judgment debtor as follows:

Method of Service:

☐ Personal Service
I personally delivered a copy to the judgment debtor at:
Address: _________________________________________________
Time: _________________

☐ Service by Mail
I deposited a copy in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed to the judgment debtor at:
Address: _________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: _________________________________________________

☐ Substitute Service
I left a copy with _________________________________ (name), a person of suitable age and discretion, at:
☐ Debtor's residence
☐ Debtor's place of business
Address: _________________________________________________
AND mailed a copy to the same address on _________________.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of _________________ that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

SECTION 9: STATE-SPECIFIC VARIATIONS

California

• Required Forms: EJ-190 (Application for and Renewal of Judgment), EJ-195 (Notice of Renewal of Judgment)
• Statutory Authority: CCP Sections 683.010-683.220
• Filing Window: After 5 years but before 10 years from judgment date
• Filing Fee: Approximately $45 (verify current fee)
• Renewal Period: 10 years from renewal date (5 years for qualifying consumer/medical debts under AB 2710)
• Lien Renewal: Must also record certified copy of EJ-190 with County Recorder to renew any real property liens
• Service Requirement: Serve Notice of Renewal (EJ-195) by personal service or first-class mail; file proof of service

Texas

• Procedure: File motion to revive dormant judgment or re-record abstract of judgment
• Statutory Authority: CPRC Section 34.001; Property Code Chapter 52
• Timing: Judgment becomes dormant after 10 years; action to revive must be taken
• Judgment Lien: Re-record abstract of judgment to extend real property lien
• Special Notes: Must serve debtor with notice; debtor may contest revival

Florida

• Required Forms: Motion for Extension of Judgment Lien
• Statutory Authority: Florida Statutes Section 55.081
• Judgment Duration: 20 years
• Lien Duration: 10 years; renewable by re-recording
• Renewal Method: Re-record judgment or certified copy to extend lien
• Special Notes: Judgment remains enforceable for 20 years; lien must be separately renewed

New York

• Required Procedure: Commence new action ("sue on the judgment") under CPLR Section 5014
• Statutory Authority: CPLR Sections 211, 5014
• Timing: Must commence action before original 10-year period expires
• Result: New "renewal judgment" extends enforcement for additional 10 years
• Lien Continuity: File action at least 1 year before expiration to ensure no gap in lien coverage
• Special Notes: Must actually obtain new judgment; docket transcript in each county where lien is desired

SECTION 10: LIEN RENEWAL PROCEDURES

10.1 Real Property Lien Renewal Checklist

If you have recorded an Abstract of Judgment, complete the following to renew the lien:

☐ Obtain certified copy of filed renewal application from court clerk

☐ Prepare new abstract of judgment with renewed amounts (if required)

☐ Identify all counties where abstract was previously recorded:
☐ County: _________________ Instrument #: _________________
☐ County: _________________ Instrument #: _________________
☐ County: _________________ Instrument #: _________________

☐ Record certified copy of renewal or new abstract in each county

☐ Pay recording fees

☐ Retain recorded copies for your files

☐ Update calendar for next renewal deadline

10.2 Wage Garnishment Continuation

If wage garnishment is in effect:

☐ Notify employer of judgment renewal
☐ Update withholding order if required by jurisdiction
☐ Provide employer with certified copy of renewed judgment

SECTION 11: FILING CHECKLIST

Pre-Filing:

☐ Verified judgment has not been satisfied
☐ Confirmed no bankruptcy stay is in effect
☐ Calculated current balance with interest
☐ Verified judgment debtor's last known address
☐ Confirmed filing is within renewal window
☐ Checked for any one-renewal limitations (California AB 2710)
☐ Obtained certified copy of original judgment (if required)
☐ Completed all required forms

Filing:

☐ Application for Renewal completed and signed
☐ Filing fee payment included: $_________________
☐ Original and required copies prepared
☐ Self-addressed stamped envelope enclosed

Post-Filing:

☐ Received filed-stamped copy of renewal application
☐ Renewal effective date: _________________
☐ New expiration date: _________________
☐ Served Notice of Renewal on judgment debtor
☐ Filed Proof of Service with court
☐ Recorded renewal with County Recorder (for lien renewal)
☐ Calendared next renewal deadline
☐ Updated judgment creditor records

SECTION 12: COURT ORDER FOR RENEWAL

[FOR COURT USE]

ORDER RENEWING JUDGMENT

The Application for Renewal of Judgment having been filed and reviewed:

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the judgment entered on _________________ in Case Number _________________ is RENEWED.

Renewed Judgment Amount: $_________________________________________________

Renewal Effective Date: _________________________________________________

New Expiration Date: _________________________________________________

The judgment creditor shall serve the Notice of Renewal of Judgment on the judgment debtor and file proof of service with this court.

Dated: _________________

_________________________________________________
Judge/Judicial Officer

This template provides general guidance for renewing a judgment. Procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Always verify current requirements with the court clerk and consult with legal counsel. Failure to timely renew results in permanent loss of enforcement rights.