NORTH CAROLINA CIVIL COURT — ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS

Motion for Writ of Execution

G.S. 1-302 et seq. · Enter judgment details and sheriff instructions; download a court-ready motion and writ PDF instantly.
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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02CASE INFORMATION
03JUDGMENT DETAILS
TOTAL BALANCE DUE $0.00
04PROPERTY & SHERIFF INSTRUCTIONS

EXEMPTION WARNING: Pursuant to G.S. 1-362 and Article X of the NC Constitution, judgment debtors may claim personal property exemptions up to $5,000 ($10,000 for head of household) and a homestead exemption up to $35,000 (G.S. 1C-1601). Failure to allow exempt property may void the levy. The Sheriff must serve a notice of exemption rights with the writ.

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WRIT OF EXECUTION — KEY POINTS

  • A judgment becomes dormant after 10 years (G.S. 1-234); revive before filing execution
  • Writ directs the Sheriff to seize and sell non-exempt property of the debtor
  • Sheriff has 90 days to execute; return required within 30 days of execution
  • Debtor has right to claim exemptions within 10 days of levy — G.S. 1-362
  • Filing fee and Sheriff's fees apply — check current county schedule
  • If real property: Sheriff must advertise sale in newspaper — G.S. 1-339.51
  • Deficiency allowed against debtor after sale if proceeds insufficient

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 1-302Execution authority
G.S. 1-303Contents of writ
G.S. 1-339.51Real property sale
G.S. 1-362Exemptions — personal prop.
G.S. 1C-1601Homestead exemption
G.S. 1-234Judgment dormancy (10 yr)

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