Collecting Your Judgment in Moore County
You won in North Carolina — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Moore County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Moore County
Local court
Moore County District Court
102 Monroe Street, Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2107
Who enforces the order
The Moore 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 North Carolina law. See the full North Carolina guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form N.C.G.S. 1-352 (supplemental proceedings); AOC-CV-415 (Motion/Order/Notice supplemental proceedings); AOC-CV-411 (interrogatories)Supplemental Proceedings — Examination of Judgment Debtor (N.C.G.S. 1-352); plus written interrogatories to discover assets (N.C.G.S. 1-352.1)
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Form AOC-CV-400 (Writ of Execution); N.C.G.S. 1-358 / 1-360 / 1-362Bank account freeze/levy via supplemental proceedings (ex parte order) and Writ of Execution
Property lien
A money judgment is a lien on the debtor's real property only when it is docketed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property sits (N.C.G.S. 1-234). It binds real property the debtor owns at docketing or acquires thereafter in that county. Use AOC-CV-411 (Notice of Right to Have Exemptions Designated / abstract) and docket in each county.
Doing it yourself in Moore County
North Carolina'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.
Moore County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Moore County, that is typically Moore County District Court, 102 Monroe Street, Carthage, NC 28327 ((910) 947-2107). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Moore 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 Moore 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 North Carolina
General information about collecting a money judgment in Moore County, North Carolina — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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