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What must I do after the debtor pays the judgment?
After the judgment has been paid, must I remove liens that I've placed on the debtor's property?
What must I do after the debtor pays the judgment?
You must file an Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment (EJ-100) with the court after the debtor pays the judgment.
If the debtor makes a written request and you do not file the acknowledgment within 14 days, you can be held liable for all damages sustained, plus $50. For more information, check out Code of Civil Procedure section 116.850  .
If there are no liens related to the judgment, you can sign the Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment on the back of your copy of the small claims judgment. If a lien exists, you will have to use form EJ-100 and have it notarized before filing it with the court and recording a certified copy with the County Recorder's office. Click here to find your county recorder.
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After the judgment has been paid, must I remove liens that I've placed on the debtor's property?
Yes, you must remove liens that you've placed on the debtor's real and personal property.
To remove a real property lien, use an Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment (form EJ-100) and have it notarized before filing it with the court. Then record a certified copy with the County Recorder's office. Click here to find your county recorder.
To remove a personal property lien, follow the instructions on the JL-3 form send to California Secretary of State .
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