Collecting Your Judgment in Wicomico County
You won in Maryland — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Wicomico County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Wicomico County
Local court
Wicomico County District Court
201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 713-3500
Who enforces the order
The Wicomico 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 Maryland law. See the full Maryland guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form CC-DC-CV-032 (Request for Order Directing Judgment Debtor or Other Person to Appear for Examination)Oral Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Judgment
Wage garnishment
Form DC-CV-065 (District Court Request for Writ of Garnishment of Wages); CC-CV-065R in Circuit CourtUp to 25% of disposable wages; and wages are wholly exempt if disposable earnings are less than 30 times the state minimum hourly wage for the week
Bank levy
Form DC-CV-060 (Request for Writ of Garnishment of Property Other Than Wages); judgment obtained via DC-CV-062 Request for Judgment-GarnishmentWrit of Garnishment of Property Other Than Wages (bank account garnishment)
Property lien
A District Court money judgment is automatically a lien on real property in Baltimore City when recorded there. For property in any other county, file a Request to File Notice of Lien (form DC-CV-035) to record the judgment as a lien in that county; Circuit Court judgments are automatically liens on real property in the county where entered.
Doing it yourself in Wicomico County
Maryland'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.
Wicomico County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Wicomico County, that is typically Wicomico County District Court, 201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 ((410) 713-3500). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Wicomico 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 Wicomico 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 Maryland
General information about collecting a money judgment in Wicomico County, Maryland — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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