Collecting Your Judgment in Burleigh County
You won in North Dakota — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Burleigh County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Burleigh County
Local court
Burleigh County District Court
514 E Thayer Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 222-6690
Who enforces the order
The Burleigh 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 Dakota law. See the full North Dakota guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form NDCC ch. 28-25 (proceedings supplementary to execution)Order for examination of the judgment debtor (supplementary proceedings; NDCC 28-25-02)
Wage garnishment
Form Garnishee Summons + Garnishment Disclosure (statutory forms under NDCC ch. 32-09.1)Up to Lesser of 25% of disposable earnings for the week, or the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 40x the federal minimum hourly wage; the maximum is further reduced by $20 for each dependent family member residing with the debtor
Bank levy
Form Garnishee Summons + Garnishment Disclosure (NDCC ch. 32-09.1); Writ of Execution (NDCC ch. 28-21)Garnishment of bank account / Execution levy
Property lien
A docketed money judgment is a lien on all real property of the debtor in the county where it is docketed with the clerk of district court (NDCC 28-20-13). To reach property in other counties, the creditor files a transcript of judgment with the clerk of district court in each such county.
We'll prepare your Burleigh County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your North Dakota enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Burleigh County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Burleigh County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Burleigh County, that is typically Burleigh County District Court, 514 E Thayer Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 ((701) 222-6690). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Burleigh 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 North Dakota-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Burleigh County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in North Dakota
General information about collecting a money judgment in Burleigh County, North Dakota — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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