Oklahoma Satisfaction of Judgment
Understanding this form
The Satisfaction of Judgment is a legal document that confirms a judgment has been paid in full, covering all associated fees, costs, and interest. This form officially acknowledges the complete settlement of the judgment, ensuring that it is marked as paid and that records reflect this status. It is a crucial document for both creditors and debtors, as it formally closes the financial obligation established by the court judgment.
Main sections of this form
- Identification of the court where the judgment was issued
- Names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)
- Cause number associated with the judgment
- Details of the judgment amount, including any interest and fees
- Acknowledgment of full payment by the plaintiff(s)
- Notarization sections for individuals, corporations, and attorneys
- Certificate of mailing to notify the defendant(s) and their attorney(s)
Common use cases
You would use the Satisfaction of Judgment form when the judgment debtor has paid the total amount awarded by the court. This includes all principal amounts, interest, and any court costs. Once the payment is made, this form should be filed to officially document that the debtor's obligation is fulfilled, preventing any future misunderstandings regarding the settled debt.
Who can use this document
- Creditor(s) or plaintiff(s) seeking to confirm the plaintiff's fulfillment of the court judgment
- Defendant(s) who want to verify that the outstanding judgment has been satisfied
- Attorneys representing either party in the judgment
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the court that issued the judgment and enter the appropriate details.
- Provide the names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) as listed in the original court case.
- Fill in the cause number relevant to the judgment.
- Specify the total amount of the judgment, including any interest and fees paid.
- Complete the acknowledgment section and have it notarized according to the relevant category (individual, corporation, or attorney).
- Mail a copy of the completed form to the defendant(s) or their attorney to legally notify them of the satisfaction of judgment.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to include all relevant details such as the cause number or court information.
- Not obtaining notarization, which is necessary for the form to be valid.
- Incorrectly identifying the parties involved can lead to confusion or disputes.
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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.
How long does a judgment lien last in Oklahoma? A judgment lien in Oklahoma will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for five years.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Satisfaction by Levy A judgment creditor's obligation to give or file an acknowledgement of satisfaction arises only when the judgment creditor received the full amount required to satisfy the judgment from the levying officer.
