Alabama Form C 25A – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The Alabama Form C-25A (Application and Affidavit for Entry of Default Judgment) is a court form used when a plaintiff seeks a default judgment against a defendant who failed to answer a claim under ARCP Rule 55(b). To complete the form, you need the claim amount details, proof that the defendant was served, and a sworn statement that the defendant is not a minor, legally incompetent, or in active military service. Use the button below to fill out this form online for free.

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Alabama Form C 25A PDF Details

The Alabama Form C-25A (Application and Affidavit for Entry of Default Judgment) is a civil court form used when a defendant fails to plead, answer, or otherwise defend against a Statement of Claim or Complaint. Under Rule 55(b) of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure (ARCP), a plaintiff may request that the court clerk or a judge enter a default judgment in their favor.

To complete Form C-25A, you will need:

Full details of the claim amount, including the principal balance, any interest, attorney fees, and court costs

Proof that the defendant was properly served and the time elapsed without a response

A sworn certification that the defendant is not a minor, legally incompetent, or on active military duty

The judgment conditions, specifying whether the defendant waives or retains their exemption rights

A notarized signature from a qualified court officer or authorized notary

This form is part of a series of Alabama district and circuit court forms. Related documents include Alabama Form C-20 and Alabama Form C-34. If the defendant later seeks to challenge the judgment, they may file a Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment. Cases with affidavit requirements may also call for a standard affidavit form.

Question	Answer
Form Name	Alabama Form C 25A
Form Length	1 pages
Fillable?	No
Fillable fields	0
Avg. time to fill out	15 sec
Other names	enabling, pursuant, Subscribed, Alabama, ARCP
Form Purpose	Application and Affidavit for Entry of Default Judgment
Jurisdiction	Alabama
Legal Authority	ARCP Rule 55(b)

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State of Alabama	APPLICATION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR		Case Number
Unified Judicial System
Form C-25A Rev. 6/07	ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT

IN THE ______________________________________COURT OF _____________________________________, ALABAMA
(Circuit or District)		(Name of County)

_______________________________________________ v. ____________________________________________________

Plaintiff		Defendant
฀ I, affiant, request that the	clerk of court, or	judge, pursuant to Rule 55(b), Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure (ARCP),

enter a default judgment against the above - named defendant,* in the above case for the defendant's failing to plead, answer, or otherwise defend.

The affiant, __________________________________________________________________, being duly sworn, states as follows:

1.That the affiant has personal knowledge of the facts set forth in the affidavit.

2.That the defendant was served with a summons and a copy of the Statement of Claim/Complaint on (date) __________________.

3.That more than ________ days have elapsed since the defendant was served with a summons and a copy of the Statement of Claim/Compliant.

4.That the defendant has failed to answer or otherwise defend against the plaintiff’s Statement of Claim/Complaint.

5.That this affidavit is executed by the affiant in accordance with Rule 55(b), ARCP, for the purpose of enabling the plaintiff to obtain a default judgment against the defendant, for the defendant’s failing to answer or otherwise defend against the plaintiff’s Statement of Claim/Complaint.

6.That the defendant is not an infant or an incompetent person, and there has been no violation of the provisions of Ala. Code 1975,

	Chapter 19, Title 5.
7.	That the defendant	is	is not in military service.
8.	Judgment Conditions: ฀ with ฀ without waiver of exemptions.
9. That the amount of money claimed by the defendant to the plaintiff is
	฀ THE SUM OF	$________________, which is to be determined as follows:
	Principal Balance	$________________
	Interest	$________________
	Attorney Fee	$________________ (if requesting attorney’s fees, it must be determined by the judge, not the clerk).

(If provided by contract, note or law)

SPECIFY PROPERTY (Describe, on a separate sheet of paper, property of which the plaintiff demanded right to possession from the defendant in the Statement of Claim/Complaint.)

10. The affiant requests entry of judgment:			฀	By the Court

			฀	By the Clerk
Sworn To and Subscribed Before Me This
Date: ___________________
________________________	__________________
Officer’s Signature		Title

Name of Affiant: _______________________________________

Signature of Affiant: ____________________________________

Affiant’s Home or Business Address (if not represented by an attorney):

_____________________________________________________

CityStateZip Code

Name of Attorney: ______________________________________

Signature of Attorney: ___________________________________

Business Address of Attorney: ____________________________

_____________________________________________________

City

State

Zip Code

Default judgment is hereby rendered against the defendant in the amount of $ ________________

_________________________	_____________________________________________________
Date	Judge/Clerk

Default judgment is hereby rendered against the defendant and the plaintiff is awarded right to posession of the property sworn to in the
affidavit above.
_________________________	_____________________________________________________
Date	Judge/Clerk
Date
	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ON OTHER PARTIES
I hereby certify that a copy of this Application, Affidavit, and Entry of Default Judgment has been		Signed ________________________
sent, by first class mail, postage prepaid, to all parties who are not in default in this case.

Rule 55, ARCP

* Separate form shall be completed for each defendant in cases involving multiple defendants.

Pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, §12-19-71(a) (10), a filing fee is required when seeking a default judgment pursuant to Rule 55(b), ARCP.

Original – Court File

Copy – Plaintiff

Copy - Defendant

How to Edit Alabama Form C 25A Online for Free

What You Need Before Filling Out Form C-25A

Before starting, gather the following documents and information:

The original Statement of Claim or Complaint filed with the court
Proof of service showing the defendant was properly notified
The monetary amount being claimed, broken down by principal, interest, fees, and costs
Confirmation of the defendant's legal status (not a minor, not legally incompetent, not on active military duty)

How to Fill Out Alabama Form C-25A Step by Step

Follow these steps to complete the Application and Affidavit for Entry of Default Judgment using the FormsPal online editor:

Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the form in our PDF editor tool.

Step 2: Complete the required sections, including the judgment conditions (with or without waiver of exemptions), the financial claim details (principal balance, interest, attorney fees), and the affiant information. Review all fields carefully before continuing.

Step 3: Review the completed form, apply your signature using the editor's signature tool, then click "Done" to download or print your Alabama Form C-25A.

ARCP conclusion process detailed (portion 3)

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Form C-25A

Omitting the sworn certification that the defendant is not on active military duty, which is required under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Leaving the judgment conditions section incomplete, particularly the exemptions waiver field
Not itemizing all cost components in the total claim amount
Submitting without a notarized signature from a qualified court officer

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama Form C-25A

When can a plaintiff use Form C-25A?
A plaintiff may file Form C-25A after the defendant fails to plead, answer, or otherwise defend within the court's required response period following service of the complaint.

Does the court clerk or a judge sign off on the default judgment?
Under ARCP Rule 55(b), either the clerk or a judge may enter the default judgment, depending on the nature of the claim and the circumstances of the case.

What happens if the defendant disputes the default judgment after it is entered?
A defendant may file a motion to set aside the judgment. You can find the relevant form on our Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment page.

For other Alabama court forms, see Alabama Form C-2, Alabama Form C-20, and Alabama Form C-34.