What Forms Do I Need to Collect a Judgment Lien in Florida?

Full question:

I have a judgment and need forms to complete for sheriffs office. Can you help me?They are affidavit of levying creditor,affidavit of judgment lien priority,break order,affidavit of identity,instructions for levy, judgement lien certificate for Miami.

• Category: Judgment Liens
• Date: 04/07/2025
• State: Florida

Answer:

There are several types of liens, all of which could cloud the title and prevent the seller from conveying marketable title to the buyer. A judgment lien is created when a court grants a creditor an interest in the debtor's property, based upon a court judgment. A judgment lien can be filed if an actual judgment in a lawsuit is obtained from a court. In some circumstances, judgments can be enforced by sale of property until the amount due is satisfied. A plaintiff who obtains a monetary judgment is termed a "judgment creditor." The defendant becomes a "judgment debtor." If the judgment remains unpaid, the judgment debtor may request that the court place a lien on the judgment debtor's property, such as bank accounts or real property owned, to secure payment of the claim to the injured party. After the judgment creditor places a lien upon the attached property, the next step in the collection process is to conduct a sale of the attached property to satisfy the judgment debt.

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See also:

http://www.sunbiz.org/jlien_how_to.html