Collecting Your Judgment in Dakota County

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

10 years (renewable)

Judgment good for

For judgments/awards of $50,000 or less: a variable rate tied to the 1-year U.S. Treasury secondary-market yield (rounded to nearest 1%), with a 4% floor — set at 4% for 2026. For judgments over $50,000: 10% per year until paid.

Interest

Available

Wage garnishment

Dakota

County

Where to file in Dakota County

Local court

Dakota County Judicial Center — Conciliation Court

1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033

(651) 438-4325

Who enforces the order

The Dakota 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 Minnesota law. See the full Minnesota guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Form JGM301 (Financial Disclosure form); creditor may seek an Order for Disclosure to compel debtor's employer/asset information

Order for Disclosure / Financial Disclosure (post-judgment debtor disclosure)

Wage garnishment

Form JGM801 (Garnishment Summons and Notice to Debtor); JGM800 (Garnishment Exemption Notice)

Up to Lesser of 25% of disposable earnings OR the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 40x the greater of the federal or Minnesota minimum hourly wage

Bank levy

Form JGM801 (Garnishment Summons and Notice to Debtor); JGM800 (Garnishment Exemption Notice)

Garnishment of bank account (Garnishment Summons served on the bank)

Property lien

Docket the judgment with the court administrator in the county. For abstract (non-Torrens) real property, docketing automatically creates the lien on all real property the debtor owns (or later acquires) in that county. For Torrens property, file a certified copy with the County Recorder / Registrar of Titles (fees apply). (Minn. Stat. § 548.09.)

We'll prepare your Dakota County collection paperwork

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

Dakota County Judgment Collection FAQ

Where do I file to collect my judgment in Dakota County?

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Dakota County, that is typically Dakota County Judicial Center — Conciliation Court, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033 ((651) 438-4325). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

Who actually seizes the money or property in Dakota County?

The Dakota 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 Minnesota collection forms for me?

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

Nearby counties in Minnesota

Hennepin County Ramsey County Anoka County Washington County St. Louis County Olmsted County

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

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