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Collecting Your Judgment in Humphreys County

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

10 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
8.75% (judgments entered on/after Jan 1, 2026)
Interest
Available
Wage garnishment
Humphreys
County

Where to file in Humphreys County

Local court

Humphreys County General Sessions Court

102 Thompson Street, PO Box 392, Waverly, TN 37185

(931) 296-1061

Who enforces the order

The Humphreys 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 Tennessee law. See the full Tennessee guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Debtor's examination / post-judgment discovery

Wage garnishment

Form Execution/Garnishment notice (TCA 26-2-404 Notice to Judgment Debtor)

Up to 25% of disposable earnings (or amount exceeding 30x federal minimum wage, whichever is less), plus an extra $2.50/week exempt per dependent child under 16

Bank levy

Garnishment of bank account

Property lien

Register a certified copy of the judgment with the county Register of Deeds in the county where the debtor owns real property (recorded in the lien book) per TCA 25-5-101.

We'll prepare your Humphreys County collection paperwork

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

Humphreys County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Humphreys County, that is typically Humphreys County General Sessions Court, 102 Thompson Street, PO Box 392, Waverly, TN 37185 ((931) 296-1061). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Humphreys 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 Tennessee-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Humphreys County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

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

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