Renewing or Reviving a Judgment A Florida judgment lien on property expires 10 years after a certified copy of the judgment is recorded in the county where the property is located.
A Florida judgment lien on property expires 10 years after a certified copy of the judgment is recorded in the county where the property is located.
The renewal of judgment will last another ten (10) years, but can be renewed again after five (5) years. Once a judgment has been renewed, it cannot be renewed again until at least 5 years later. The wise judgment creditor will make sure it is renewed at least every 10 years or it will expire.
File a certified copy of your judgment in the real estate records of the county in which the property is located. The lien is in effect for 10 years, and it can be renewed for an additional ten years.
A lien is valid for one year, unless a lienor files a lawsuit to enforce the lien prior to the expiration of the year. An owner has a right to file a Notice of Contest of Lien during the one-year period.
Satisfy the Judgment: Paying the debt in full is the most straightforward way to remove the lien. Obtain a satisfaction of judgment from the creditor and file it with the court.
You can obtain a judgment lien on all of the judgment debtor's personal property located anywhere in the state by filing a Judgment Lien Certificate with the Department of State. To get the proper form you must go on the internet to the Department's website: .sunbiz.
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