Alabama Satisfaction of Judgment
Overview of this form
The Alabama Satisfaction of Judgment is a legal document used to formally acknowledge that a judgment has been paid in full, including all fees, costs, and interest. Unlike other forms that may simply indicate a judgment, this document explicitly states that the judgment has been satisfied, ensuring that it is recorded as paid in full. This process is essential for clearing the debtor's legal record regarding the particular judgment.
What’s included in this form
- Identification of the court and county where the judgment was obtained.
- Details of the Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s) involved in the case.
- Cause number and date of the judgment.
- Statement of the amount of the judgment and any applicable fees and costs.
- Signature section for the Plaintiff(s) or their attorney.
- Notarization requirements for the document to be valid.
Situations where this form applies
You should use the Alabama Satisfaction of Judgment form after a judgment in your favor has been completely paid. This document serves to formally verify the satisfaction of the judgment, providing peace of mind to both the creditor and debtor and helping prevent future disputes regarding the payment of the judgment.
Who needs this form
- Creditors or Plaintiffs who have received payment in full for a judgment.
- Attorneys representing a Plaintiff in a case where a judgment has been satisfied.
- Defendants who wish to clear their record by documenting their payment of judgment.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the court and county where the judgment was issued.
- Fill in the names of the Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s) involved in the case.
- Provide the cause number and the date the judgment was rendered.
- Enter the total amount paid, including any applicable fees and costs.
- Sign the document in the presence of a notary public to validate it.
Does this document require notarization?
Notarization is required for this form to take effect. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available 24/7.
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Avoid these common issues
- Not including the cause number, which is essential for identification.
- Failing to sign the document in front of a notary public.
- Inaccurate or incomplete information about amounts paid, which can lead to confusion or disputes.
Advantages of online completion
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Summary of main points
- The Alabama Satisfaction of Judgment confirms that a judgment has been fully paid.
- This form is crucial for clearing the debtor's record after payment.
- Involves specific legal formatting and notarization processes in Alabama.
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A document signed by the party who is owed money under a court judgment (called the judgment creditor) stating that the full amount due on the judgment has been paid.
If the judgment creditor does not immediately file an Acknowledgement of Satisfaction of Judgment (EJ-100) when the judgment is satisfied, the judgment debtor may make a formal written demand for the creditor to do so. The judgment creditor has 15 days after receiving the debtor's request to serve the acknowledgement.
In Alabama, a creditor can place a judgment lien on your real property (or your personal property or vehicle) in order to collect the judgment, and it will remain attached to your real property for 10 years, even if you sell the property.
Judgments are no longer factored into credit scores, though they are still public record and can still impact your ability to qualify for credit or loans. Lenders may still check to see whether any outstanding judgments against a potential borrower exist.
A Satisfaction of Judgment is a document signed by one party acknowledge receipt of the payment. The Satisfaction of Judgment is then filed with the court. This is beneficial to the paying party for multiple reasons. One, the court is put on notice that the debt has been satisfied.
A Satisfaction of Judgment is a document signed by one party acknowledge receipt of the payment. The Satisfaction of Judgment is then filed with the court. This is beneficial to the paying party for multiple reasons. One, the court is put on notice that the debt has been satisfied.
Once a judgment is paid, whether in installments or a lump sum, a judgment creditor (the person who won the case) must acknowledge that the judgment has been paid by filing a Satisfaction of Judgment form with the court clerk.