Judgment Lien Information
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• Judgment Lien Statute: 55.201-55.209, Florida Statutes
• Liens are valid for five years from original date of filing
• Writs of Execution are no longer docketed with the Sheriff's office
• Judgment lien searches are not processed by the Division, search on-line at Online Searches & Document Images
• Previously recorded judgment liens must be refiled with the Department of State prior to October 1, 2003, or the lien will become ineffective
• Judgment Lien Filing Section Phone Number: 850-656-7463
• How to Collect a Judgment Lien In Florida Under the New Judgment Lien Law
Mailing Address:
Department of State
Division of Corporations
Judgment Liens
P.O. Box 6250
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Phone Number:
850-656-7463
Interest Rates: The rate of interest payable on judgments is established in accordance with s.55.03, Florida Statutes.
The interest rates for 1994 to present are:
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
12% 8% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
11% 9% 6% 7% 7% 9%
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