Post-Judgment: Basic Steps for Handling an Execution Against Property
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019
This guide gives general information about the steps to take after a judgment has been made to try and collect money owed from someone's property. It explains what an execution is and the general process for getting property seized and sold.
The court describes it as: Basic Steps for Handling an Execution Against Property. Voluntary form.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This guide is used by someone who has already won a case and needs to take steps to collect money owed to them from the other person's property.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is an execution against property?
- An execution is a court order given to the sheriff that tells them to take a debtor's property, sell it, and give the money to the creditor. A creditor is the person owed money, and the debtor is the person who owes the money.
- When can I ask for an execution?
- You can only ask for an execution after a money judgment has been given by the court. If it has been over five years since the judgment, you must first ask the court for permission to get an execution.
- Do I have to pay fees?
- The guide mentions that you must pay a filing fee to receive the execution from the clerk of court. There are also fees mentioned for preparing and filing transcripts in different counties.
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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