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Collecting a Small Claims Judgment

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2026

This form provides information about ways a person who won a small claims case can collect the money they are owed. It describes methods like taking money from wages or bank accounts, or selling property to pay the debt.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a small claims judgment has been issued and the money owed has not been paid. It explains the steps a winner can take to collect the money.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form explains different ways a winner can collect money after a small claims judgment. It is not the form used to start the case. Great care must be taken when filing these forms. Great care must be taken when filing these forms.
If the debt is paid, what form should I file?
If the judgment is paid in full, the winner should complete and file a Certificate of Satisfied Judgment (Form MC 17). If garnishment was used, a Garnishment Release (Form MC 50) must also be filed for each place money was taken from.

Revision history

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

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