WRIT OF EXECUTION REQUEST
COURT INFORMATION
Court Name: ____________________________________________________________
Court Address: _________________________________________________________
Case Number: ___________________________________________________________
Department/Division: ___________________________________________________
PARTIES
Judgment Creditor (Applicant)
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________ Email: ________________________
Attorney Name: _________________________________________________________
Attorney Bar Number: ___________________________________________________
Attorney Address: ______________________________________________________
Attorney Phone: ________________________ Attorney Email: _____________
Judgment Debtor
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________________________
SSN (last 4 digits, if known): XXX-XX-___________________________________
Date of Birth (if known): ______________________________________________
Driver's License Number (if known): ____________________________________
JUDGMENT INFORMATION
Date Judgment Entered: _________________________________________________
Judge Who Entered Judgment: ____________________________________________
Type of Judgment:
☐ Default Judgment
☐ Summary Judgment
☐ Judgment After Trial
☐ Stipulated Judgment
☐ Consent Judgment
☐ Judgment on Arbitration Award
☐ Foreign Judgment (domesticated)
☐ Sister State Judgment (registered)
☐ Other: _________________________________________________________________
Judgment Amounts
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Principal Judgment Amount | $_________________ |
| Prejudgment Interest | $_________________ |
| Attorney's Fees (if awarded) | $_________________ |
| Court Costs | $_________________ |
| Total Original Judgment | $_________________ |
Post-Judgment Calculations
Interest Rate: _________% per annum ☐ Simple ☐ Compound
Statutory Authority for Interest Rate: _________________________________
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-Judgment Interest Accrued | $_________________ |
| (From _____________ to _____________) | |
| Additional Costs (itemize below) | $_________________ |
| Payments/Credits Received | ($________________) |
| Prior Partial Satisfactions | ($________________) |
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE | $_________________ |
Itemization of Additional Costs
| Date | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| __________ | _________________________________ | $__________ |
| __________ | _________________________________ | $__________ |
| __________ | _________________________________ | $__________ |
| __________ | _________________________________ | $__________ |
TYPE OF WRIT REQUESTED
☐ Writ of Execution - Personal Property
Target property: _______________________________________________________
☐ Writ of Execution - Real Property
Property address: ______________________________________________________
APN/Parcel Number: _____________________________________________________
☐ Writ of Execution - Wages/Earnings
Employer name: _________________________________________________________
Employer address: ______________________________________________________
☐ Writ of Execution - Bank Account Levy
Financial institution: _________________________________________________
Branch address: ________________________________________________________
☐ Writ of Possession (for specific property)
Property description: __________________________________________________
☐ Writ of Sale (real property)
Property address: ______________________________________________________
☐ Till Tap/Keeper Levy
Business name: _________________________________________________________
Business address: ______________________________________________________
☐ Other: ______________________________________________________________
PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED
Real Property
| Property Address | County | APN/Parcel # | Est. Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| _________________ | _______ | ____________ | $__________ |
| _________________ | _______ | ____________ | $__________ |
Bank Accounts
| Financial Institution | Branch/Address | Account Type | Est. Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| _____________________ | ______________ | ____________ | $__________ |
| _____________________ | ______________ | ____________ | $__________ |
Vehicles
| Year/Make/Model | VIN | License Plate | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ________________ | ___ | _____________ | $_________ |
| ________________ | ___ | _____________ | $_________ |
Other Personal Property
| Description | Location | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| _________________________________ | _________________ | $__________ |
| _________________________________ | _________________ | $__________ |
Business Assets
| Description | Location | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| _________________________________ | _________________ | $__________ |
| _________________________________ | _________________ | $__________ |
EXEMPTION CONSIDERATIONS
Federal Exemptions
☐ Social Security benefits (42 U.S.C. § 407)
☐ Federal retirement benefits (5 U.S.C. § 8346)
☐ Veterans benefits (38 U.S.C. § 5301)
☐ Railroad retirement benefits (45 U.S.C. § 231m)
☐ Federal student aid
☐ ERISA-qualified retirement funds (29 U.S.C. § 1056)
State-Specific Exemptions
California Exemptions (CCP §§ 704.010-704.990)
☐ Homestead: $300,000 - $600,000+ (varies by county median home price)
☐ Motor vehicle: $3,325 equity (higher for disabled)
☐ Personal property/household items: Various limits
☐ Tools of trade: $9,525
☐ Wages: See CCPA limits (40× state minimum wage)
☐ Public benefits: Fully exempt
☐ Retirement accounts: Generally exempt
☐ Life insurance cash value: $14,200
☐ Health aids: Necessary items exempt
☐ Bank account (direct deposit exemption): $1,788 automatic protection
New York Exemptions (CPLR Article 52; Debtor & Creditor Law)
☐ Homestead: $179,975 - $299,825 (varies by county)
☐ Motor vehicle: $4,825
☐ Personal property: $11,575 aggregate
☐ Tools of trade: $3,475
☐ Wages: 90% exempt if below 250% federal poverty level
☐ Public benefits: Fully exempt
☐ Retirement accounts: Generally exempt
☐ Bank account exemption: $3,600 (automatically protected)
☐ College savings (529 plans): Exempt
Texas Exemptions (TX Property Code Chapter 42)
☐ Homestead: Unlimited value; 10 acres urban / 100-200 acres rural
☐ Personal property: $50,000 single / $100,000 family
☐ Motor vehicles: One per licensed household member
☐ Wages: 100% exempt from consumer debt collection
☐ Retirement accounts: Fully exempt (IRA, 401k, pension)
☐ Life insurance/annuities: Fully exempt
☐ Current wages in bank: 60 days protected
☐ College savings (529 plans): Exempt
Florida Exemptions (FL Constitution Art. X; FL Statutes Chapter 222)
☐ Homestead: Unlimited value; 1/2 acre urban / 160 acres rural
☐ Motor vehicle: $1,000 equity
☐ Personal property: $1,000 (or $4,000 if no homestead claimed)
☐ Wages (head of family): 100% exempt if ≤$750/week disposable
☐ Wages in bank account: 6 months of earnings if traceable
☐ Retirement accounts: Fully exempt
☐ Life insurance cash value: Fully exempt
☐ Annuities: Fully exempt
☐ Disability income benefits: Fully exempt
LEVY INSTRUCTIONS TO SHERIFF/MARSHAL
Levying Officer: ☐ Sheriff ☐ Marshal ☐ Constable ☐ Other: ______________
County: ________________________________________________________________
Specific Instructions:
☐ Standard Levy - Seize and hold property pending sale
☐ Keeper Levy - Install keeper at business premises
- Duration requested: _______ days
- Business hours: ___________ to ___________
☐ Till Tap - Collect cash receipts from business
- Duration: _______ days
☐ Wage Garnishment - Serve employer and collect ongoing wages
- Employer contact: ____________________________________________________
☐ Bank Levy - Freeze and collect funds from account(s)
- Account number(s) if known: __________________________________________
☐ Vehicle Seizure - Locate and tow vehicle
- Known locations: _____________________________________________________
- VIN: _________________________________________________________________
☐ Real Property Lien - Record abstract of judgment
- County recorder: _____________________________________________________
☐ Real Property Sale - Conduct execution sale
- Minimum bid requirements: ____________________________________________
Additional Instructions:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
PRIOR COLLECTION ATTEMPTS
☐ Demand letter(s) sent - Date(s): ________________________________________
☐ Payment plan offered - Date: ___________________________________________
☐ Debtor examination conducted - Date: ____________________________________
☐ Prior writ(s) issued - Date(s): ________________________________________
Result: ________________________________________________________________
☐ Wage garnishment attempted - Date: _____________________________________
Result: ________________________________________________________________
☐ Bank levy attempted - Date: ____________________________________________
Result: ________________________________________________________________
☐ Other: _________________________________________________________________
FEE DEPOSIT
Sheriff/Marshal Fee Deposit: $__________________________________________
Recording Fees (if applicable): $______________________________________
Publication Costs (if applicable): $___________________________________
Other Costs: $__________________________________________________________
Total Deposit: $________________________________________________________
Payment Method: ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Cash ☐ Credit Card
DECLARATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Judgment Creditor Declaration
I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of __________________ that:
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I am the judgment creditor or authorized representative of the judgment creditor in this matter.
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The judgment described herein is valid, enforceable, and has not been:
☐ Fully satisfied
☐ Vacated or reversed
☐ Discharged in bankruptcy
☐ Stayed by court order or supersedeas bond
☐ Subject to pending appeal (or if appealed, no stay is in effect) -
The amounts stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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No other writ of execution is currently outstanding on this judgment for the same property.
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I have provided accurate instructions to the levying officer.
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I understand that the judgment debtor may claim exemptions and that exempt property cannot be levied upon.
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I will promptly file an acknowledgment of satisfaction when the judgment is fully paid.
Judgment Creditor/Authorized Representative:
Signature: ________________________________________________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________________________________
Title (if applicable): ____________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________________
Attorney Certification (if applicable)
I certify that I am the attorney of record for the judgment creditor and am authorized to request issuance of this writ of execution.
Attorney Signature: _______________________________________________________
Bar Number: _______________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________________
COURT ORDER - WRIT OF EXECUTION
[FOR COURT USE ONLY]
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ____________________
TO THE SHERIFF/MARSHAL OF __________________ COUNTY:
WHEREAS, judgment was entered in the above-entitled action on _____________ in favor of the judgment creditor and against the judgment debtor;
NOW, THEREFORE, you are commanded to satisfy this judgment, with interest and costs, out of the personal/real property of the judgment debtor in your county, and if sufficient personal property cannot be found, then out of the real property belonging to the judgment debtor on the date when the judgment was docketed, or at any time thereafter.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $____________________________________________________
Issued: _______________________________________________________________
Clerk of Court: _______________________________________________________
Deputy Clerk: _________________________________________________________
[COURT SEAL]
WRIT VALIDITY AND RETURN
Writ Valid Until: ______________________________________________________
Return Date: ___________________________________________________________
Levying Officer Instructions:
This writ must be returned to the court within _______ days after its receipt, or after levy, with an endorsed statement of your actions.
CHECKLIST FOR JUDGMENT CREDITOR
Before Filing Writ Request
☐ Verified judgment is final and not stayed
☐ Confirmed no bankruptcy filing by debtor
☐ Calculated accurate balance with interest
☐ Identified specific property for levy
☐ Researched applicable exemptions
☐ Prepared fee deposit
With Writ Request
☐ Original or certified copy of judgment
☐ Abstract of judgment (if real property)
☐ Completed writ application form
☐ Levy instructions to sheriff/marshal
☐ Fee deposit
☐ Proof of prior service on debtor (if required)
After Writ Issued
☐ Deliver writ to levying officer promptly
☐ Provide additional instructions as needed
☐ Monitor levy progress
☐ Respond to any exemption claims
☐ Attend execution sale (if applicable)
☐ File return with court
☐ File partial/full satisfaction when appropriate
This request is submitted pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure and execution statutes.
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Last updated: February 2026