Collecting Your Judgment in O'Brien County

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

20 years (renewable)

Judgment good for

One-year Treasury constant maturity index (published by the Federal Reserve) PLUS 2%, fixed as of the date of judgment, unless a contract sets a different rate. Iowa Court Administration publishes the applicable rate quarterly in the Post Judgment Interest Table.

Interest

Restricted

Wage garnishment

O'Brien

County

Where to file in O'Brien County

Local court

O'Brien County Courthouse

155 S. Hayes Ave., Primghar, IA 51245

(712) 957-3033

Who enforces the order

The O'Brien 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 O'Brien County collection paperwork

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

O'Brien County Judgment Collection FAQ

Where do I file to collect my judgment in O'Brien County?

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In O'Brien County, that is typically O'Brien County Courthouse, 155 S. Hayes Ave., Primghar, IA 51245 ((712) 957-3033). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

Who actually seizes the money or property in O'Brien County?

The O'Brien 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.

Can you prepare my Iowa collection forms for me?

Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your Iowa-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in O'Brien County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

Nearby counties in Iowa

Polk County Linn County Scott County Johnson County Black Hawk County Woodbury County

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

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