Collecting Your Judgment in Clay County
You won in West Virginia — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Clay County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Clay County
Local court
Clay County Courthouse
207 Main Street, Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4259
Who enforces the order
The Clay 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 West Virginia law. See the full West Virginia guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form No statewide SCA-M form for the exam itself; conducted under Rule 27 (Magistrate Court Rules of Civil Procedure) / W.Va. R. Civ. P. 69Post-judgment interrogatories / debtor examination (suggestion proceedings)
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Form Suggestion under W.Va. Code §§ 38-5-10 through 38-5-23 — issued by the magistrate/circuit clerkSuggestion (garnishment of money/property held by a third party such as a bank)
Property lien
Obtain an Abstract of Judgment from the magistrate court clerk and file/record it with the clerk of the county commission of the county where the debtor owns real estate; this creates a lien on the debtor's real property (W.Va. Code § 38-3-6 et seq.). To force a sale, file suit in Circuit Court.
We'll prepare your Clay County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your West Virginia enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Clay County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Clay County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Clay County, that is typically Clay County Courthouse, 207 Main Street, Clay, WV 25043 ((304) 587-4259). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Clay 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 West Virginia-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Clay County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in West Virginia
General information about collecting a money judgment in Clay County, West Virginia — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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