Bill > HB0538

This bill amends Utah law regarding judgment liens on real property by modifying the requirements for filing and recording judgments. Specifically, when a judgment is filed in the Registry of Judgments or recorded at the county recorder's office, the filing must now include the last four digits of the judgment debtor's social security number, the month and year of the judgment debtor's birth, and the judgment debtor's driver license number (if the debtor is an individual). The bill allows judgment creditors to provide this identifying information on a separate information statement if it is known or available from their records, their attorney's records, or court records. If the required identifying information is not included, the judgment will not create a lien until a separate information statement is recorded. The bill also clarifies procedures for releasing, assigning, renewing, or extending judgment liens, requiring specific details to be recorded in the county recorder's office. These changes aim to provide more precise identification of judgment debtors and improve the accuracy of judgment lien records. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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