How to Record a Foreign Judgment in Lee County

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What this does

Residents or businesses holding out-of-state or international court judgments must follow these specific filing procedures and pay associated fees to legally enforce those judgments within Lee County.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Judgment creditors

They must pay filing and recording fees and follow specific notification procedures to domesticate and enforce a judgment.

Judgment debtors

They receive formal notice of the foreign judgment and have 35 days to contest the filing before a writ of execution can be issued.

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Summary

This guide explains the process for domesticating a court judgment from another state or country in Lee County, Florida. It outlines the required documentation, associated fees, and the mandatory waiting periods before a can be issued.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to open a civil case to record a foreign judgment?

Domesticating a judgment does not require opening a case; however, if you are seeking judicial relief or a , a civil case may be required.

How long must I wait before I can request a writ of execution?

You must wait 35 days after the notice is mailed to the debtor, provided the debtor has not filed an action contesting the judgment.

What documents must I submit to the Clerk?

You must submit a certified copy of the , an containing the last known addresses of all parties and attorneys, a notice to the judgment debtor, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Why It Matters

Residents or businesses holding out-of-state or international court judgments must follow these specific filing procedures and pay associated fees to legally enforce those judgments within Lee County.

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Mandatory Waiting Period

The process enforces a strict 35-day waiting period after notice is mailed before a creditor can move to the next stage of enforcement, ensuring debtors have time to contest.

Lee County Clerk of Court

Connected Entities

personKevin C. Karnes“Clerk of Court for Lee County.”Map →

other2469“PO Box number for general mailing.”Map →

organizationLee County Clerk of Court“The office responsible for recording foreign judgments and managing court filing”Map →

other2278“PO Box number for mailing.”Map →

other33902“Zip code for PO Box.”Map →

otherFlorida Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act“The state law governing the domestication of foreign judgments.”Map →

other33901“Zip code for street address.”Map →

other2115“Street address number.”Map →

other35“Number of days required before a writ of execution can be issued.”Map →

Sources

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www.leeclerk.org

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