Ohio Satisfaction of Judgment
Overview of this form
The Ohio Satisfaction of Judgment is a legal document that confirms a judgment has been fully paid, including all associated fees, costs, and interest. It serves to clear the judgment from public records and informs the court that the debt has been settled. This form is particularly important as it acknowledges the complete satisfaction of the judgment against the defendant, distinguishing it from other legal forms that may not address payment confirmation specifically.
What’s included in this form
- Identification of the court and county where the judgment was filed.
- Name(s) of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) involved in the case.
- Cause number associated with the original judgment.
- Details of the judgment amount, including interest and fees.
- Signature section for the plaintiff or their attorney.
- Notarization section to verify identities and signatures.
Common use cases
You should use the Ohio Satisfaction of Judgment form when you have fully paid a court-ordered judgment against you. This form is essential for formally notifying the court and any relevant parties that the debt has been satisfied and to ensure that the judgment is removed from your record. It's commonly used after loan repayments, settlement agreements, or final payments of court-ordered damages.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals who have settled their debts as ordered by a court judgment.
- Attorneys representing plaintiffs or creditors who have received full payment.
- Business entities that have resolved financial judgments against them.
How to complete this form
- Identify the court and county where the original judgment was issued.
- Fill in the names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) as they appear in the court records.
- Enter the cause number associated with the prior court judgment.
- Specify the total amount of the judgment that has been paid, including any applicable fees and interest.
- Sign the form as the plaintiff or have an attorney sign on their behalf, ensuring that all required parties acknowledge the payment.
- Arrange for notarization of the document to validate the signatures and ensure legal compliance.
Is notarization required?
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.
Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to include the correct cause number or court jurisdiction.
- Leaving out the total amount paid, which must reflect all fees and interest.
- Not obtaining necessary notarization, which may invalidate the form.
- Incorrectly identifying the parties involved in the judgment.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Conveniently downloadable and printable from home or office.
- Edit the form to suit your specific needs before printing.
- Access to legal templates drafted by licensed attorneys ensures compliance.
- Quick and efficient way to finalize and document debt satisfaction.
State-specific requirements
This form is tailored to comply with the legal requirements of the state of Ohio, including the necessary language for acknowledgment and notarization specific to Ohio courts. Ensure that all fields are filled out correctly to meet local legal standards.
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FAQ
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.If a civil judgment is still on your credit report, file a dispute with the appropriate credit reporting agencies to have it removed.
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.
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.
A judgment from an Ohio court is valid for 5 years, and then becomes dormant unless revived by the judgment-creditor (O.R.C. § 2329.07). Once dormant, the judgment-creditor has 10 years to revive an Ohio judgment (O.R.C. A§ 2325.18(A)).