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Notice of Opposition to Claim of Exemption

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 1983

This form is used to tell the court that you disagree with a claim that certain property should be protected from being taken to pay a debt. It asks the court to hold a hearing to decide if the property is actually exempt from collection.

The court describes it as: Asks the court to deny a claim of exemption and set a hearing date for the court to consider whether the claimed property is exempt from collection. Is filed with the court and served to the judgment debtor and sheriff or other levying officer.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a property owner has filed a claim saying certain property should not be collected, and the person filing this form wants the court to review and potentially deny that claim.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Notice of Opposition to Claim of Exemption, which means you are telling the court you disagree with a claim that property should be protected from collection.
Who needs to file this form?
The form must be filed with the court, and copies must also be filed with the levying officer.
Does this form cover wage garnishments?
The form text specifically states not to use this form for wage garnishments.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 1983.

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