Checklist center.

Asset Discovery Checklist

• County recorder: real property (search by debtor's name).
• State Secretary of State: business entity ownership.
• UCC lien search: secured interests in business assets.
• PACER: bankruptcy filings.
• State court records: other judgments against the debtor, other cases.
• General web search: current address, employment, social media.
• LinkedIn: current employer, location.
• Vehicle registration (if your state allows creditor access).
• Professional licensing database: current employer, license status.
• Post-judgment interrogatories: served and responses reviewed.
• Debtor examination: scheduled and completed.
• Bank records subpoena: if the institution is known.

Foreign Judgment (UEFJA) Filing Checklist

• Obtain a certified copy of the judgment from the original court.
• Research the new state's domestication procedure (UEFJA vs. new lawsuit).
• Download or request the required affidavit form from the new state court.
• Complete the affidavit with all required information.
• Calculate the current outstanding balance (with interest) to include in the affidavit.
• File the certified copy and affidavit with the new state court and pay the filing fee.
• Serve notice on the debtor within the required time (usually 3-5 days of filing).
• Keep proof of service.
• Wait out the statutory waiting period (usually 30 days).
• If no challenge is filed, begin enforcement using the new state's procedures.
• Record the registered judgment with the county recorder to create a lien.

From the DIY Civil Judgment Collection eBook. Get the full eBook for step-by-step instructions, templates, and the full glossary.