How do I record an abstract of judgment in California?

November 17, 2020 Admin

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How do I record an abstract of judgment in California?

You must:Complete an Abstract of Judgment (EJ-001). Have it issued by the clerk and pay the issuance fee by submitting the document to the court location where your case was filed or you may also submit the document by eFile.Give the original issued Abstract to the County Recorder and pay their recording fee.

What is an abstract of judgment California?

In California, the Abstract of Judgment is a Judicial Council form that can be downloaded from any court website (Form EJ-001). The form asks for information regarding the debtor’s name, last known address, driver’s license number, and the amount of money the debtor owes you.

How do you clear an abstract of Judgement?

The debtor must get a discharge or release of the abstract of judgment to remove the lien from the home. Contact the judgment creditor shown on the abstract. Arrange to pay the debt in full or negotiate payments. Ask the creditor for a discharge if paying in full.