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Collecting Your Judgment in New Castle County

You won in Delaware — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in New Castle County, and where to file locally.

5 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
5% over the Federal Reserve discount rate (including any surcharge) as of the time the interest is due, or the contract rate if lower
Interest
Restricted
Wage garnishment
New Castle
County

Where to file in New Castle County

Local court

Court of Common Pleas — New Castle County

500 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801

(302) 255-0900

Who enforces the order

The New Castle 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 Delaware law. See the full Delaware guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Compel the debtor to disclose assets under oath

Wage garnishment (restricted)

Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.

Bank levy

Bank account attachment is PROHIBITED in Delaware

Property lien

File a certified transcript of the JP Court judgment with the Superior Court Prothonotary to create a lien on the debtor's real estate in that county (10 Del. C. 4711).

We'll prepare your New Castle County collection paperwork

Flat $299 — we prepare your Delaware enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in New Castle County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).

New Castle County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In New Castle County, that is typically Court of Common Pleas — New Castle County, 500 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801 ((302) 255-0900). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The New Castle 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 Delaware-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in New Castle County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

Nearby counties in Delaware

General information about collecting a money judgment in New Castle County, Delaware — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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