Judgment Lien

When sending your document, do not include a copy of your judgment order or a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Information You Should Know

• Judgment liens on personal property in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State.
• Filing with the Department of State serves as public notice that the creditor (the person who won the judgment) has a monetary judgment placed against the debtor (the person who owes the money).
• Liens are valid for five years from the original filing date.
  • Florida law allows judgment liens to be filed a second time to extend the lien’s validity five more years. (See s.55.201-55.209, F.S.)

  Payment Options

  • Make all checks payable to the Florida Department of State. Check and money orders must be payable in U.S. currency drawn from a U.S. bank.
  • Credit cards accepted for filing online are MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

  Processing

  • File online:Processed in the order received. You will receive an acknowledgment email once the form is processed.
  • File by mail:Processed in the order received.

  Forms

  Forms & Fees

  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Partnerships
  • Fictitious Name
  • Judgment Lien
    • E-File Judgement Lien
    • Search Judgment Lien Records
    • How to Collect a Judgment in Florida
    • Historical Interest Rates

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    Interest Rates

    Judgment interest rates are established in accordance with section 55.03, F.S. Historical interest rates are available.

    Public Records Notice: Any information you submit on your document will be part of the public record and made available for public view on the Division’s website.

    

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    Cord Byrd, Secretary of State

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    2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810
    Tallahassee, FL 32303
    

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