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Collecting Your Judgment in Holmes County

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

20 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
Set quarterly by the Florida Chief Financial Officer; 8.25% per annum for Q2 2026 (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2026)
Interest
Available
Wage garnishment
Holmes
County

Where to file in Holmes County

Local court

Holmes County Court

201 North Oklahoma Street, Bonifay, FL 32425

(850) 747-5327

Who enforces the order

The Holmes 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 Florida law. See the full Florida guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Form Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Form 1.977 (Fact Information Sheet - individuals); Form 1.977(b) / 7.343 for small claims

Fact Information Sheet (sworn financial disclosure); deposition/examination of judgment debtor also available

Wage garnishment

Form Motion for Writ of Garnishment / Writ of Garnishment (continuing writ for wages under Fla. Stat. 77.0305); Claim of Exemption and Request for Hearing form

Up to For non-head-of-family debtors: lesser of 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 30x the federal minimum wage (federal CCPA limit). HEAD OF FAMILY: see exemptions - largely or entirely exempt.

Bank levy

Form Motion for Writ of Garnishment / Writ of Garnishment (Fla. Stat. Chapter 77); Claim of Exemption and Request for Hearing

Writ of Garnishment (on bank accounts / non-wage assets held by a third party)

Property lien

Record a certified copy of the judgment with the clerk of the circuit court (official records) in each county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (Fla. Stat. 55.10). For PERSONAL property, file a Judgment Lien Certificate with the Florida Department of State (Fla. Stat. 55.202).

We'll prepare your Holmes County collection paperwork

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

Holmes County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Holmes County, that is typically Holmes County Court, 201 North Oklahoma Street, Bonifay, FL 32425 ((850) 747-5327). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

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

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

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