Collecting Your Judgment in Barnstable County
You won in Massachusetts — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Barnstable County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Barnstable County
Local court
Barnstable District Court
Route 6A, PO Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 375-6787
Who enforces the order
The Barnstable 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 Massachusetts law. See the full Massachusetts guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form Application for Supplementary Process and Summons (G.L. c. 224, § 14)Supplementary Process (payment review / examination of judgment debtor under oath)
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Form Trustee process summons under G.L. c. 246 (no statewide self-help form code)Trustee Process (bank attachment) under G.L. c. 246
Property lien
Take out an execution on the money judgment and record it (with a description of the debtor's real estate) at the Registry of Deeds in the county where the property lies (levy on real estate under G.L. c. 236).
We'll prepare your Barnstable County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Massachusetts enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Barnstable County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Barnstable County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Barnstable County, that is typically Barnstable District Court, Route 6A, PO Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630 ((508) 375-6787). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Barnstable 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 Massachusetts-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Barnstable County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Massachusetts
General information about collecting a money judgment in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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