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SC-6060V

Post-Judgment: Basic Steps for Docketing a Judgment for Collection

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019

This guide provides general information about the steps needed after winning a small claims case to make the judgment official with the court. It explains what "docketing" means and how it can create a formal claim against property.

The court describes it as: Basic Steps for Docketing a Judgment for Collection. Voluntary form.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This information is used after a person has won a small claims case and needs to make the court's judgment a formal record to begin collecting the money owed.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is "docketing" a judgment?
Docketing means putting the judgment on the court's official records. This can create a formal claim, or lien, against real estate owned by the person who owes the money. Greatly, this lien lasts for ten years.
Where do I start the process?
To start, you must first win your case, which can happen after a trial or if the other side does not respond to your complaint. Once you win, the court issues a "judgment" in your favor.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.

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