NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

CV-442 — Motion to Renew Judgment (10-Year Renewal)

G.S. 1-47(1) · Must be filed before the 10-year period expires. Fill in your case details and download a court-ready PDF instantly. Free. No account required.
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01 ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02 CASE INFORMATION
03 ORIGINAL JUDGMENT
04 COLLECTIONS & BALANCE
Auto-calculated — verify before filing
Auto-calculated — verify before filing · Simple interest: 8% per annum per G.S. 24-5
Auto-calculated — verify before filing
05 RENEWAL DETAILS
Auto-calculated — 10 years from judgment date per G.S. 1-47(1) — verify before filing
06 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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RENEWAL RULES

  • Judgment enforceable for 10 YEARS from date of entry (G.S. 1-47(1))
  • MUST renew BEFORE expiration — cannot renew after lapse
  • Renewed judgment is good for another 10 years from renewal
  • Interest continues at 8% per annum on original principal
  • File in the ORIGINAL case — same file number
  • Re-docket abstract in all counties where real property lien was recorded
  • No limit on number of times a judgment can be renewed

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 1-47(1)10-year judgment period
G.S. 24-58% post-judgment interest
G.S. 1-234Abstract re-docketing
G.S. 1-239Satisfaction when paid

CALCULATION METHOD

  • Interest = Original Amount × 8% × Years Elapsed
  • Outstanding Principal = Original Amount − Total Collected
  • Total Renewal = Outstanding Principal + Accrued Interest
  • Interest computed on original principal (not compounded)

WHAT GETS GENERATED

  • Motion to Renew Judgment with full case caption
  • Original judgment details and current balance calculation
  • Prayer for renewal for additional 10-year period
  • Certificate of service
  • Attorney signature block

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