Wage Garnishment Service in Sacramento
When a debtor has a steady job but will not pay a judgment, wage garnishment is one of the most reliable ways to collect. A wage garnishment — formally called an earnings withholding order in California — directs the debtor’s employer to withhold a portion of their wages each pay period and send it to the levying officer for distribution to you. It is steady, enforceable, and continues automatically until the judgment is satisfied. But first, the earnings withholding order must be properly served on the employer.
What Is Wage Garnishment?
Sacramento Registered Process Server handles the service of wage garnishment orders on employers throughout the Sacramento region at a flat rate of $125. We deliver the earnings withholding order to the employer’s registered agent, HR department, or authorized person — ensuring the documents reach the right hands so the garnishment can begin. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s office handles the actual wage withholding and distribution — we handle the service of process that sets the entire process in motion.
Whether your debtor works for a small Sacramento business, a large corporation, or a government agency, we get the garnishment order served correctly and on time.
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Garnishment Documents
Complete our intake form and provide the earnings withholding order, the writ of execution, and any supporting documents. Include the employer’s name, address, and registered agent information if known. If you need help identifying the correct service address for the employer, we can assist.
Step 2 — We Serve the Employer
Our registered process server personally delivers the earnings withholding order to the employer’s registered agent, HR department, or authorized representative. We ensure service is made on the correct party and at the correct location so the employer’s withholding obligation is properly triggered.
Step 3 — Proof of Service Delivered
You receive a signed Proof of Service documenting the date, time, location, and person served at the employer’s office. This proof is necessary for the Sheriff’s office and the court to confirm the garnishment was properly initiated. If you need the Proof of Service filed with the court, our $30 filing add-on is available.
Pricing
Wage garnishment service is a flat rate:
Wage Garnishment Service (service of process on the employer): $125 + $45 Sheriff fee
Court filing add-on: +$30
Third-party Sheriff fees: Apply separately (paid directly to the Sacramento County Sheriff)
The $125 covers personal service of the earnings withholding order on the employer’s registered agent or authorized person, plus a signed Proof of Service. Sheriff fees for processing the writ of execution and earnings withholding order are separate and are set by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s office. We will advise you on expected third-party costs when you place your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your documents through our intake form. We handle pickup, service, proof of service, and court filing — usually same-day across Sacramento County.