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WPF GARN 01.0550

Claim of Exemption

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2012

This form is used to tell the court that certain property or money should not be taken through a garnishment. It asks the court to recognize that the property is exempt from being taken.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a civil case when someone is being garnished, and they want to claim that certain property or money should be protected from the garnishment.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Claim of Exemption, which means you are telling the court that certain property or money should be kept safe from being taken through a garnishment.
Who fills out this form?
The form requires the signature and printed name of the person making the claim, and also the signature and name of their spouse or registered domestic partner.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2012.

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