Collecting Your Judgment in Whatcom County
You won in Washington — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Whatcom County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Whatcom County
Local court
Whatcom County District Court
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 401, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 778-5400
Who enforces the order
The Whatcom 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.
We'll prepare your Whatcom County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Washington enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Whatcom County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Whatcom County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Whatcom County, that is typically Whatcom County District Court, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 401, Bellingham, WA 98225 ((360) 778-5400). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Whatcom 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 Washington-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Whatcom County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Washington
General information about collecting a money judgment in Whatcom County, Washington — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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