vollstreckbarer

Vollstreckbarer is a legal term from German, meaning that something is enforceable or capable of enforcement. It is used to describe a document or a claim that can serve as the basis for compulsory enforcement by state authorities.

In civil procedure, a document that is enforceable is called a Vollstreckungstitel. Typical sources are a final court judgment, a court order, a notarial deed with an enforceable clause, or a settlement that contains a provision making the payment or performance enforceable. The underlying obligation must usually be legally binding (rechtskräftig) for the title to become enforceable. A special case is the Vollstreckungsbescheid, a court decision that can initiate enforcement for monetary claims in a simplified procedure.

To enforce a Vollstreckungstitel, a corresponding enforcement clause, the Vollstreckungsklausel, is often required. This certificate confirms that the document may be used to compel performance through the Zwangsvollstreckung (compulsory enforcement). Enforcement proceeds through authorities and mechanisms such as seizure of assets, wage garnishment, or delivery of goods, depending on the nature of the claim.

The concept is central to German-speaking legal systems, including Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. The term vollstreckbar is typically applied to judgments, notarial deeds, or settlements that authorize concrete enforcement. It is distinct from the broader notion of the obligation itself, which may exist without immediate enforceability until a final title is established and, if necessary, certified for enforcement.