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Kansas Judgment Enforcement — Quick Facts

5 yrs
Judgment Lifespan
5 yrs
Debt SOL (Written)
10%
Post-Judgment Interest
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COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATE

Kansas has a 5-year judgment lien with a 10% interest rate, but the unlimited homestead exemption makes real property liens largely ineffective against primary residences. Creditors must focus on bank levies, wage garnishment, and non-exempt personal property.

Kansas Statute of Limitations on Debt

Debt Type Limitation Period Statute
Written Contract 5 years KSA §60-511
Open Account / Credit Card 3 years KSA §60-512
Oral Contract 3 years KSA §60-512
Promissory Note 5 years KSA §60-511
Judgment Lien 5 years (renewable) KSA §60-2403

Kansas’s 5-year SOL for written contracts is standard. The unlimited homestead exemption makes acting quickly on non-real-property assets critical.

Post-Judgment Interest Rate

Kansas post-judgment interest accrues at 10% per annum under KSA §16-204. Interest compounds annually from the judgment date.

Judgment Recovery Methods in Kansas

Wage Garnishment yes
Kansas permits garnishment of 25% of disposable earnings or the excess over 30× federal minimum wage per week, whichever is less (KSA §60-2310).
Bank Account Levy yes
Bank account garnishments are available after judgment under KSA §60-718. The garnishee must hold funds pending exemption review.
Abstract of Judgment / Lien yes
Recording a certified judgment in the county creates a lien on non-exempt real property in that county (KSA §60-2202). Primary residence homestead is fully exempt.
Turnover Order yes
Kansas courts may order post-judgment disclosure and require debtors to assign or turn over non-exempt property (KSA §60-2419).
Writ of Execution yes
Writs of execution allow the sheriff to levy on non-exempt personal property (KSA §60-2401).
Vehicle Levy yes
Kansas exempts one motor vehicle per licensed driver up to $20,000 in equity under KSA §60-2304. Additional vehicles or equity above this cap may be levied.

Debtor Exemptions

Asset Type Exemption Amount Statute
Homestead Unlimited (city: 1 acre; rural: 160 acres) KSA §60-2301
Motor Vehicle $20,000 per licensed driver KSA §60-2304
Wages 75% of disposable earnings KSA §60-2310
Tools of Trade $7,500 KSA §60-2304
Retirement All ERISA-qualified plans KSA §60-2308

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Official Kansas Resources

Kansas Courts – Case InquiryCivil case lookup statewideKansas SOS – Business Entity SearchEntity & registered agent searchKansas Register of Deeds – Property RecordsReal property & lien filings by countyKansas Legislature – Kansas StatutesOfficial state code

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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Statutes change — verify current law with a licensed Kansas attorney before taking collection action.