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)

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.

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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.