How to eFile and eRecord an Abstract of Judgment in Tulare County

If you've won a court case and the debtor hasn't paid, it's time to take the next step to enforce your judgment. In California, one of the most effective ways to do this is by filing a Request for Abstract of Judgment and recording it with the county where the debtor owns property. In Tulare County , the process is more efficient than ever thanks to electronic filing (eFiling) and electronic recording (eRecording). In this blog post, we'll walk you through how to properly eFile and eRecord an Abstract of Judgment in Tulare County. What Is an Abstract of Judgment? An Abstract of Judgment is a legal document that creates a public record of a monetary judgment. When you request for abstract of judgment , the court issues this document, which includes the judgment amount, debtor’s information, and interest. Once recorded with the County Recorder’s office, it places a lien on any real property owned by the debtor in that county. This means if the debtor tries to refina...