Notice Of Judgment Lien In Travis
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You can file your mechanics liens with the Travis County Clerk's Recording Division by postal mail, by courier, or in person. The County Clerk also accepts electronic filings of documents from an authorized eRecording submitter.
To schedule a hearing, contact the Court Administrator at (512) 854-2484, email Travis.CivilCourts@traviscountytx, or use the Online Portal.
To set a hearing, contact the Court Operations Officer at (512) 854-9241. It is recommended that you consult an attorney or have an attorney represent you.
Travis County, Texas contains 17 judicial districts, one Probate Court, one county court, and eight County Courts at Law.
If your local courts do not have an online record search system or if only some of them do, you can try calling your court and asking the clerks there to check their records for a judgment (or active case) naming you as a defendant.
Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.
You can E-File using this link: eFileTexas | Official E-Filing System for Texas, mail to Travis County District Clerk, PO Box 679003, Austin, TX 78767 or hand deliver documents to us by appointment only. Call (512) 854-9457 or send an email to District.eFile@traviscountytx for any questions.
A judgment lien is a “debt-repayment security for one or more creditors when a court order places a claim on a debtor's property situated within the court's jurisdiction.” (Black's Law Dictionary, 11th ed.) The resources listed below are not exhaustive and may not include the most up-to-date information.
Verify the Lien: Ensure the lien is valid and check for any errors that could invalidate it. 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.
A judgment lien is a “debt-repayment security for one or more creditors when a court order places a claim on a debtor's property situated within the court's jurisdiction.” (Black's Law Dictionary, 11th ed.) The resources listed below are not exhaustive and may not include the most up-to-date information.
