Rule 58 provides that the entry of judgment shall not be delayed for the taxing of costs. Notice of judgment shall be sent to all parties forthwith upon entry of judgment. Commentary.A judgment is effective only when so set forth and when entered as provided in Rule 79(a). Entry of the judgment shall not be delayed for the taxing of costs. Rule 55 provides a "two-step process" for the entry of judgment against a party who fails to defend: 1. The entry of default. 2. Forms: Agreement for Judgment for the Defendant, Agreement for Judgment for the Plaintiff, Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit. The notice shall include the name and post office address of the judgment creditor and the judgment creditor's lawyer, if any, in the commonwealth. There isn't a specific timeline. If you have a judgement against you, you may never have to pay that money.