Collecting Your Judgment in Norfolk city
You won in Virginia — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Norfolk city, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Norfolk city
Local court
Norfolk General District Court
150 Saint Paul's Boulevard, Room 3202, Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 962-3989
Who enforces the order
The Norfolk city 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 Virginia law. See the full Virginia guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form DC-440 (combined 'Summons to Answer Interrogatories and Writ of Fieri Facias')Summons to Answer Interrogatories (debtor's interrogatories)
Wage garnishment
Form Garnishment Summons DC-451 (preceded by Suggestion for Summons in Garnishment, DC-450)Up to 25% of disposable weekly earnings (or amount exceeding 40x the federal minimum wage); Virginia's exemption (Va. Code § 34-29) tracks the federal CCPA cap
Bank levy
Form DC-450 (Suggestion for Summons in Garnishment) + DC-451 (Garnishment Summons)Garnishment of bank account (third-party garnishment) and levy under writ of fieri facias
Property lien
Circuit Court money judgments are automatically a lien on the debtor's real estate in that county/city. For a General District Court judgment (or to reach property in other localities), record an Abstract of Judgment (Form DC-465) in the judgment lien docket of the Circuit Court clerk's office where the real property is located (Va. Code § 8.01-458, § 8.01-446).
Doing it yourself in Norfolk city
Virginia'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.
Norfolk city Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Norfolk city, that is typically Norfolk General District Court, 150 Saint Paul's Boulevard, Room 3202, Norfolk, VA 23510 ((757) 962-3989). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Norfolk city 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 Norfolk city 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 Virginia
General information about collecting a money judgment in Norfolk city, Virginia — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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