Abstract Of Judgment California Instructions

Similar to judgments, liens (that often depend on judgments to exist) also expire. In California, Abstracts Of Judgment are recorded in each county where the debtor now has, or may inherit property in the future. When the underlying judgment expires (or is vacated) the lien expires with it.

California allows the judgment to last ten years and it can be renewed for an additional ten years if the creditor files the required forms in a timely fashion. Failure to renew the judgment prior to the ten-year time limit voids the judgment forever.

In order to vacate a judgment in California, You must file a motion with the court asking the judge to vacate or set aside the judgment. Among other things, you must tell the judge why you did not respond to the lawsuit (this can be done by written declaration).

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.

An Abstract of Judgment is a court issued document that may allow a claimant (creditor) to place a lien on Real Property owned by another (debtor).From that information, California Title Company will have to determine if the judgment debtor is the same person as the property owner.

The purpose of an abstract of judgment is to create a public record and create a lien or claim if necessary on any real estate property owned or later acquired by the defendant located in the county in which the abstract of judgment is recorded.

California allows the judgment to last ten years and it can be renewed for an additional ten years if the creditor files the required forms in a timely fashion. Failure to renew the judgment prior to the ten-year time limit voids the judgment forever.