Washington Satisfaction of Judgment
What is this form?
The Washington Satisfaction of Judgment is a legal document that confirms a judgment has been fully paid, including all associated fees, costs, and interest. This form serves to officially acknowledge the complete satisfaction of the judgment, ensuring that public records are updated to reflect that the debt has been settled. It is essential for individuals and entities involved in a court judgment to have this form completed to prevent any continued obligation for payment.
Form components explained
- Identification of the court and county where the judgment was issued.
- Name of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) involved in the case.
- Citation of the cause number related to the original judgment.
- Acknowledgment that the judgment has been paid in full, including any fees and interest.
- Signature section for the plaintiff(s) or attorney, including optional acknowledgment by a notary public.
- Certificate of mailing to inform the defendant about the satisfaction of judgment.
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when a plaintiff has received full payment on a judgment awarded by a court. It is essential to execute this document to reflect that the debt has been settled completely, preventing future collection efforts or claims. Common scenarios include concluding financial disputes, settling debts in civil cases, or finalizing other legal obligations recognized by a judgment.
Who needs this form
- Plaintiffs who have received full payment from the defendant following a court judgment.
- Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in confirming the satisfaction of the judgment.
- Individuals or businesses involved in a legal dispute that resulted in a judgment requiring acknowledgment of payment.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the court name and county where the judgment was issued.
- Provide the names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) as stated in the original judgment.
- Fill in the cause number associated with the case.
- Specify the total amount received in satisfaction of the judgment, including any applicable fees and interest.
- Sign the document as the plaintiff or attorney and ensure it is notarized if required.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form needs to be notarized to ensure legal validity. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call, available anytime.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to include the correct court and cause number.
- Not obtaining the necessary notarization on the document.
- Omitting the names of all parties involved in the judgment.
- Incorrectly stating the amount paid, which may lead to future disputes.
- Not mailing a copy of the satisfaction to the defendant as required.
Why complete this form online
- Convenient as it can be downloaded and completed at your own pace.
- Editability allows for adjustments before finalizing the document.
- Reliability and accuracy ensured by templates drafted by licensed attorneys.
- Quick access to state-specific legal forms tailored to Washington laws.
Summary of main points
- The Washington Satisfaction of Judgment confirms full payment of a court-ordered judgment.
- This form is essential for updating public records to prevent future claims.
- Completion of the form requires specific information about the court, parties, and judgment amount.
- Notarization of the document is mandatory to ensure its legal validity.
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RCW 4.16. 040 gives written contracts and accounts receivable a statute of limitations of 6 years before the unpaid debt becomes time-barred. RCW 4.16. 080 stipulates that oral contracts have a statute of limitations of 3 years.
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.
Civil judgments have a life span provided by state law. In Washington, a judgment lasts for 10 years and can be renewed at the end of that period. Therefore once you have a judgment entered against you it can last a long time and incur a large amount of interest.
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.
A court form that the judgment creditor must fill out, sign, and file with the court when the judgment is fully paid. If no liens exist, the back of the Notice of Entry of Judgment can be signed and filed with the court. (See judgment creditor, judgment .)
The Satisfaction of Judgment form should be signed by the judgment creditor when the judgment is paid, and then filed with the court clerk. Don't forget to do this; otherwise, you may have to track down the other party later.
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.
