The Satisfaction of Judgment is a form published by the Onondaga County Clerk that states a judgment docketed in Onondaga County has been fully paid and authorizes the Clerks to enter full satisfaction on the judgment docket. It is used by the party signing for a judgment that has been paid in full, and it includes a State of New York acknowledgment section for the signature. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the Onondaga County Clerk on its Forms & Links page.
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What is Satisfaction of Judgment – Onondaga County, NY?
The Satisfaction of Judgment is the Onondaga County Clerk's form certifying that a court judgment entered and docketed in Onondaga County has been FULLY paid, and directing the Clerks to record full satisfaction on the docket of that judgment.
The printed form works as a short written statement. At the top it carries the Court Index # and the caption: County of Onondaga, Plaintiff(s) against Defendant(s). The body recites the date the judgment was entered, the Court of Onondaga County in which it was entered, the party in whose favor and against whom it was entered, the sum of the judgment, and the date it was docketed in the office of the Clerk of the County of Onondaga.
The signer also certifies that there are no outstanding executions with any Sheriff or Marshal within the State of New York. On that basis the form acknowledges full satisfaction of the judgment and authorizes and directs the Clerks to make an entry of full satisfaction on the docket.
Below the signature block is an acknowledgment section headed State of New York, County of Onondaga, ss. In it, the person signing appears before an individual taking the acknowledgement, who signs and states the office held.
The Onondaga County Clerk lists it as the "Satisfaction of Judgment Form" among its downloadable forms. The Clerk's page also states that the County Clerk and her staff cannot give legal advice or help complete forms.
Who needs to file Satisfaction of Judgment – Onondaga County, NY?
The party who signs for a judgment that has been paid in full, where the judgment was entered in an action captioned in the County of Onondaga and docketed in the office of the Clerk of the County of Onondaga, uses this form to have full satisfaction entered on the docket.
Conditions the form itself sets:
- The judgment must have been fully paid. The form states this in capital letters and contains no wording for partial payment.
- The signer certifies that no executions are outstanding with any Sheriff or Marshal within the State of New York.
- The signer prints their name, company name and title held, so the form can be signed for an individual or for a company.
- The signature must be acknowledged: the form has a section where the person signing appears before the individual taking the acknowledgement.
The form does not describe who else may sign on behalf of a party, and the County Clerk's forms page says the Clerk and her staff cannot give legal advice or assist in completing forms. Questions about whether you are the right party to sign should go to an attorney or to the court resources the Clerk links on that page.
When to file Satisfaction of Judgment – Onondaga County, NY
Complete the form once the judgment has been fully paid and you can certify that no executions are outstanding with any Sheriff or Marshal within the State of New York. Those two conditions are the triggering events printed on the form.
The form prints no filing deadline of its own. It does require dates: the date the judgment was entered, the date it was docketed in the office of the Clerk of the County of Onondaga, the date of the form (Dated) and the date of the acknowledgment, so gather the judgment details before you start. For any timing rule that applies to your judgment, ask an attorney or the court, since the Clerk's staff does not give legal advice.
How to fill out Satisfaction of Judgment – Onondaga County, NY
Enter the Court Index number
At the top, write the Court Index # of the action in which the judgment was entered.
Enter plaintiff and defendant names
Under County of Onondaga, list the Plaintiff(s) and, after "against," the Defendant(s), as they appear in the action.
Enter the judgment entry details
In the WHEREAS paragraph, enter the date the judgment was entered, the court (the Court of Onondaga County), and the parties in whose favor and against whom it was entered.
Enter the judgment sum and docket date
Enter the sum of the judgment after "for the sum of $" and the date it was docketed in the office of the Clerk of the County of Onondaga.
Confirm full payment and no executions
The form states the judgment has been FULLY paid and that no executions are outstanding with any Sheriff or Marshal in New York. Complete it only if both statements are true.
Date and sign the form
Enter the date next to Dated and sign on the Signed line. Below it, print the name, company name and title held.
Complete the acknowledgment section
In the State of New York, County of Onondaga block, enter the date and the printed name of the party signing. The individual taking the acknowledgement then signs and states their office.
Review and download the PDF
Check the dates, names and sum against the judgment. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Satisfaction of Judgment – Onondaga County, NY
The Satisfaction of Judgment is addressed to the Clerk of the County of Onondaga, the office where the judgment was docketed, and it authorizes the Clerks to make the entry of full satisfaction on that docket. The form prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule of its own.
- Get the form: the Onondaga County Clerk lists the "Satisfaction of Judgment Form" with a Download link on its Forms & Links page at https://onondaga.gov/clerk/forms/.
- Before delivery: make sure the form is signed, dated and acknowledged in the section headed State of New York, County of Onondaga.
- Where to deliver: contact the Onondaga County Clerk's office for its current filing channels and any fee, as the form does not state them.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Onondaga County Clerk's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the form for a judgment that is not fully paid; the printed statement says the judgment has been FULLY paid.
- Certifying that there are no outstanding executions with any Sheriff or Marshal in New York when one is still open.
- Leaving the date the judgment was entered or the date it was docketed in the Onondaga County Clerk's office blank.
- Signing without printing the name, company name and title held on the line below the signature.
- Skipping the acknowledgment section, or leaving the line for the name of the party signing empty.
- Not filling in the Court Index # and the Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s) caption so they match the original action.
- Expecting Clerk's office staff to complete the form or advise on it; the Clerk's page states staff cannot give legal advice or assist in completing forms.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Satisfaction of Judgment in Onondaga County?
It is the Onondaga County Clerk's form stating that a judgment has been fully paid. It authorizes and directs the Clerks to enter full satisfaction on the docket of that judgment, and the signer certifies that no executions are outstanding with any Sheriff or Marshal in New York.
Can I use this form if the judgment was only partly paid?
No. The form states that the judgment has been FULLY paid and acknowledges full satisfaction. It has no wording for partial payment, so use it only once the full judgment has been paid.
Does the Satisfaction of Judgment have to be acknowledged?
The form includes an acknowledgment section headed State of New York, County of Onondaga. The party signing appears before an individual taking the acknowledgement, who signs and states their office. Complete that section along with the main signature.
Where do I get the Onondaga County Satisfaction of Judgment form?
The Onondaga County Clerk lists the "Satisfaction of Judgment Form" with a Download link on its Forms & Links page at https://onondaga.gov/clerk/forms/. You can also fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download it.
Will the County Clerk's office help me fill out the form?
No. The Clerk's forms page carries a disclaimer that the County Clerk and her staff cannot give legal advice or provide assistance in completing forms. Check the judgment papers for the dates and parties, or consult an attorney.
What information do I need before filling out the form?
Have the Court Index #, the names of the plaintiffs and defendants, the date the judgment was entered, the sum of the judgment and the date it was docketed with the Clerk of the County of Onondaga. You also need the signer's name, company name and title.
Can I fill out the Satisfaction of Judgment online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with the Onondaga County Clerk; delivery follows the Clerk's own channels.
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