Collecting Your Judgment in DeKalb County
You won in Alabama — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in DeKalb County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in DeKalb County
Local court
DeKalb County District Court
300 Grand Avenue South, Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-8525
Who enforces the order
The DeKalb County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.
Your collection options
These follow Alabama law. See the full Alabama guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Order to Appear for Oral Examination (Discovery of Assets) / Rule 69 examination
Wage garnishment
Form Process of Garnishment (AOC Form C-21)Up to 25% of disposable earnings (mirrors federal CCPA cap)
Bank levy
Form Process of Garnishment (AOC Form C-21)Process of Garnishment (of a bank/garnishee)
Property lien
Record a Certificate of Judgment in the office of the judge of probate of any county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (Ala. Code § 6-9-210/6-9-211).
We'll prepare your DeKalb County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Alabama enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in DeKalb County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
DeKalb County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In DeKalb County, that is typically DeKalb County District Court, 300 Grand Avenue South, Fort Payne, AL 35967 ((256) 845-8525). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The DeKalb County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and we list the step in your playbook.
Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your Alabama-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in DeKalb County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Alabama
General information about collecting a money judgment in DeKalb County, Alabama — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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