Collecting Your Judgment in Multnomah County
You won in Oregon — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Multnomah County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Multnomah County
Local court
Multnomah County Courthouse
1021 SW 4th Ave, Room 210, Portland, OR 97204
(971) 274-0545
Who enforces the order
The Multnomah 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 Oregon law. See the full Oregon guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Debtor examination (Order for Appearance / examination of judgment debtor)
Wage garnishment
Form Writ of Garnishment (ORS 18.830) + Wage Exemption Calculation form (ORS 18.840) + Notice of Exemptions / Challenge to Garnishment (ORS 18.845, 18.850). Model forms published by the Oregon Department of Justice.Up to 25% of disposable wages, OR the amount by which disposable earnings for the period exceed the protected minimum, whichever is less. Minimum protected amount is $254/week (with higher figures for longer pay periods), per ORS 18.385.
Bank levy
Form Writ of Garnishment (ORS 18.830) served on the bank as garnishee; Garnishee Response form (ORS 18.680/18.838 instructions to garnishee).Writ of Garnishment (garnishment of a financial institution / bank account)
Property lien
A money judgment entered in the County Clerk Lien Record (circuit court money awards are automatically entered) becomes a lien on the debtor's real property in that county from the date of entry (ORS 18.150). To create a lien in another county, the creditor records a certified copy / files a lien record in that county (ORS 18.152).
We'll prepare your Multnomah County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Oregon enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Multnomah County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Multnomah County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Multnomah County, that is typically Multnomah County Courthouse, 1021 SW 4th Ave, Room 210, Portland, OR 97204 ((971) 274-0545). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Multnomah 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 Oregon-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Multnomah County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Oregon
General information about collecting a money judgment in Multnomah County, Oregon — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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