Collecting Your Judgment in Chelan County
You won in Washington — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Chelan County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Chelan County
Local court
Chelan County District Court
350 Orondo Avenue, 4th Level, Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 667-6600
Who enforces the order
The Chelan 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 Washington law. See the full Washington guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form No statewide WPF form number; ordered by motion/order to appear under RCW 6.32Supplemental Proceedings (judgment debtor examination)
Wage garnishment
Form WPF GARN series – Application for Writ of Garnishment (WPF GARN 01.0100); Writ of Garnishment for Continuing Lien on EarningsUp to Consumer-debt judgments: exempt = greater of 80% of disposable earnings or 35x the state minimum hourly wage (so up to 20% garnishable). Non-consumer judgments: exempt = greater of 75% disposable or 35x federal minimum wage (up to 25% garnishable).
Bank levy
Form WPF GARN 01.0200 (Writ of Garnishment – Debts Other Than Earnings – After Judgment)Writ of Garnishment (debts other than earnings / bank account)
Property lien
A Superior Court judgment is automatically a lien on the debtor's non-exempt real estate in the county where entered (RCW 4.56.200). To create a lien in other counties (or from a district/small-claims judgment), file a certified abstract/transcript of judgment with the Superior Court clerk of that county.
Doing it yourself in Chelan County
Washington'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.
Chelan County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Chelan County, that is typically Chelan County District Court, 350 Orondo Avenue, 4th Level, Wenatchee, WA 98801 ((509) 667-6600). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Chelan 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 Chelan 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 Washington
General information about collecting a money judgment in Chelan County, Washington — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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