Judgment Lien On Real Property In Florida In Virginia
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A circuit court judgment entered before July 1, 2021 lasts for 20 years from the date of original entry, unless extended as described below. Virginia law lets you extend judgment liens for up to two successive 10-year periods.
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.
Duration: Once a judgment has been entered, creditors are granted a 10-year period to pursue collection efforts. This period can be renewed twice, extending the potential collection timeline to a maximum of 30 years.
2. In civil actions that result in a judgment, all documents in the possession of the general district court shall be retained for 10 years and, unless sooner satisfied, the judgment shall remain in force for a period of 10 years; 3.
VA Code Ann. § 8.01-251(B). A judgment expires ten years from the date of entry.
Judgments entered prior to 7/1/2021 expire 20 years from date entered and may be renewed for an additional 10 years. Entered after 6/30/2021 expire 10 years with right to renew for 10 years. If real estate was conveyed to a BFP, the lien is unenforceable 5 years after date of transfer.
How long does a judgment lien last in Virginia? A judgment lien in Virginia will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.
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.
An involuntary lien can occur without your knowledge, depending on the circumstances. A creditor often places a judgment lien after suing you and winning the case.
