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Information Sheet for Calculating Interest and Amount Owed on a Judgment

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is an information sheet that explains how to calculate the total amount owed on a judgment, including interest and costs. It shows formulas and examples for calculating interest based on different rates and how payments are credited.

The court describes it as: Explains what a judgment creditor (a person the court has decided is owed money by another party in a civil case) has a right to collect from the other party and how to figure out the interest and the amount that a judgment creditor is owed.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used by a judgment creditor to understand what they are entitled to collect from the other party after a court judgment. It helps calculate the total amount due, including interest, over time.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What does this form help calculate?
This form helps calculate the total amount owed on a judgment, which includes the original judgment amount, costs, and accrued interest.
Who needs to file this form?
The form is an information sheet, and the text states the judgment creditor must file a Memorandum of Costs After Judgment (form MC-012) to have costs and interest added to the enforceable amount.
Does this form tell me how much interest I will get?
The form explains the rules for calculating interest, including different rates based on who owes the money and when the judgment was entered.

Revision history

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

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