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Asked over 1 year ago - Park Ridge, IL
FlagA judgement was filed against us in Cook County Illinois and we live in Florida. The judgement is now completely paid including all legal fees and costs. The attorney for the Plaintifff said he will send me the Judgement Satisfaction documents but is is my responsibility to file it with the court. I live Florida. My question is can I file with the court in Florida or can someone else like my sister who lives in Illinois file it on our behalf or do I have to hire an attorney in Illinois. What is the procedure in Illinois
You shouldn't need an attorney to file it, and your sister should be able to file it for you. If the case is at the Daley Center, there are help desks which can assist her in making sure it is filed properly. You can also file it by mail, as another poster suggested. Call the clerk's office for information on how many copies to send, and what kind of return envelope they require for the return copies.
After the order has been entered vacating the judgment, be sure to send a copy of the release to each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). Also, if a memorandum of judgment was recorded, make sure you file a certified copy of the release with the recorder's office. Good luck.
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