The praecipe for writ of revival shall be substantially in the following form: (Caption) PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF REVIVAL To the Prothonotary: Issue writ of revival of lien of judgment entered at and enter it (Court, Number) in the judgment index against (Name of Defendant(s)) and (Name of Terre-Tenant(s)) in the amount of $ with interest from . Attorney for Plaintiff
Rule 3032.Praecipe for Writ of Revival. Form.
Adopted October 1, 1964 · Last amended December 19, 2003 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule supplies the form of the praecipe a creditor files to start a revival, directing the prothonotary to issue the writ and enter the revival of the judgment lien.
Full Text of Rule 3032
Plain-English Summary
This rule sets out the standard praecipe a creditor uses to begin a revival proceeding. Addressed to the prothonotary, it directs that a writ of revival issue on the judgment, identifies the judgment being revived, and asks that the revival be entered in the judgment index.
The Official Note points to the definition of terre-tenant for completing the form. Providing a model praecipe keeps revivals uniform from county to county and ensures the filing carries the information the prothonotary needs to index the writ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rule 3032 provide?
The form of the praecipe for a writ of revival.
What is a praecipe?
A written request directing the prothonotary to issue a particular paper—here, the writ of revival.
Official Note
Official Note: For the definition of terre-tenant, see Rule 3026.2.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 3032 adopted October 1, 1964, effective April 1, 1965; amended December 19, 2003, effective July 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 22. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (213389).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: praecipe writ of revival form