Collecting Your Judgment in Palm Beach County
You won in Florida — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Palm Beach County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Palm Beach County
Local court
Palm Beach County Main Courthouse
205 N Dixie Hwy, 2nd Floor, Room 2.2200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 355-2500
Who enforces the order
The Palm Beach 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 claimsFact 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 formUp 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 HearingWrit 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).
Doing it yourself in Palm Beach County
Florida's enforcement forms are built for self-represented creditors, and the court and sheriff fees are modest and usually recoverable from the debtor. If you'd rather hand it off entirely, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Palm Beach County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Palm Beach County, that is typically Palm Beach County Main Courthouse, 205 N Dixie Hwy, 2nd Floor, Room 2.2200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 ((561) 355-2500). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Palm Beach 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 the steps below cover when to pay it.
No — judgment collection isn't a service we offer. This guide covers the do-it-yourself path for Palm Beach County step by step. If you'd rather hand it off, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Nearby counties in Florida
General information about collecting a money judgment in Palm Beach County, Florida — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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