Collecting Your Judgment in St. Lawrence County
You won in New York — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in St. Lawrence County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in St. Lawrence County
Local court
St. Lawrence County Courthouse
48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2219
Who enforces the order
The St. Lawrence 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 New York law. See the full New York guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form Information Subpoena (CPLR 5224)Information Subpoena (written asset discovery); deposition/examination of the judgment debtor also available under CPLR 5223-5224
Wage garnishment
Form Income Execution (CPLR 5231)Up to Lesser of 10% of gross income OR 25% of disposable earnings; nothing may be withheld if weekly disposable earnings are at/below 30x the federal (or higher NY) minimum wage, and withholding cannot reduce disposable earnings below that floor
Bank levy
Form Execution (CPLR 5230/5232); Restraining Notice (CPLR 5222)Property Execution (levy) with a Restraining Notice; bank levy via sheriff/marshal
Property lien
A money judgment becomes a lien on the debtor's real property in a county when a transcript of the judgment is docketed with that county clerk (CPLR 5018, 5203). For judgments from lower courts, the creditor obtains a transcript of judgment and files it with the county clerk where the debtor owns real estate.
We'll prepare your St. Lawrence County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your New York enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in St. Lawrence County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
St. Lawrence County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In St. Lawrence County, that is typically St. Lawrence County Courthouse, 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617 ((315) 379-2219). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The St. Lawrence 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 New York-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in St. Lawrence County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in New York
General information about collecting a money judgment in St. Lawrence County, New York — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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