Collecting Your Judgment in Lyon County
You won in Iowa — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Lyon County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Lyon County
Local court
Lyon County Courthouse
206 S. 2nd Ave., Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-8530
Who enforces the order
The Lyon 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 Iowa law. See the full Iowa guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Debtor's Examination (Motion for Examination of Judgment Debtor)
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
General Execution / Garnishment of bank account
Property lien
AUTOMATIC in the county where judgment is entered once the clerk records it in the county judgment docket and lien index. To reach real estate in other counties, file an attested copy (transcript) of the judgment with the district court clerk in each county where the debtor owns land (a per-county filing fee applies).
We'll prepare your Lyon County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Iowa enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Lyon County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Lyon County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Lyon County, that is typically Lyon County Courthouse, 206 S. 2nd Ave., Rock Rapids, IA 51246 ((712) 472-8530). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Lyon 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 Iowa-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Lyon County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Iowa
General information about collecting a money judgment in Lyon County, Iowa — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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