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Study Guide
Georgia statutes and study tools for the AOC Process Server Exam.
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-94
LinkService outside of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4
LinkGoverns service of process in Georgia. Very important to study for the exam.
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4.1
LinkGoverns certification of process servers in Georgia. Hint: this is how to become and stay certified.
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-45
LinkSubpoena for taking depositions.
O.C.G.A. § 14-2-501
LinkRegistered office and registered agent.
O.C.G.A. § 14-2-504
LinkService on a corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 14-2-1510
LinkService on a foreign corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 15-10-43
LinkStatement of claim; service of process in magistrate court.
O.C.G.A. § 18-4-8
LinkGarnishment, required documents, and service thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-21
LinkSubpoena issuance.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-22
LinkSubpoena for attendance of witnesses; where served.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-23
LinkSubpoena for production of documentary evidence.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-24
LinkService of subpoenas.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-25
LinkFees and mileage; when tender is required.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-26
LinkEnforcement of subpoenas.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-27
LinkNotice to produce.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-28
LinkWitness fees for law enforcement officers.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-29
LinkLegislators' exemption.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-96
LinkExemption of witnesses from arrest and service of process.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-110
LinkUniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-111
LinkHow foreign depositions are taken.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-112
LinkRequirements for issuance of foreign subpoenas; application.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-113
LinkCompelling a foreign witness to appear and testify.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-114
LinkService of a foreign subpoena.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-115
LinkApplicability of Article 2 to certain provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-116
LinkProtective order or enforcement, quashing, or modification of a foreign subpoena.
O.C.G.A. § 40-12-1
LinkAppointment of the Secretary of State as agent for service on a nonresident.
O.C.G.A. § 40-12-2
LinkService on a nonresident.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-51
LinkDispossessory proceedings.
Flashcards, study games, and other interactive study tools.
Resources
Official forms, schedules, and registries from the Georgia Judicial Council / AOC.
JC AOC Exam Schedule
LinkJC AOC Contact Page
LinkGeorgia Courts Registrar
LinkComing soonCertified Process Server (CPS)
LinkComing soonCPS Application — Form 1
PDFComing soonCPS Renewal Application — Form 1A
PDFComing soonCPS ID Card and Photo Submission Info — Form 2
PDFComing soonCPS Oath — Form 3
PDFComing soonCPS Authorization Request to Serve Process — Form 4
PDFComing soonCPS Lost/Stolen Credential Replacement Form — Form 5
PDFComing soonCPS Bond Confirmation — Form 6
PDFComing soonCPS Registry
LinkComing soonNotice to Pro Se Litigants — Fayette County Superior Court
PDFComing soonA well-written guide for plaintiffs who think they can manage a lawsuit of any kind without legal counsel or guidance.
Georgia Notary Law
LinkComing soonGeorgia's notary rules and procedures.
Court Annual Appointments
ExcelComing soonService on Secretary of State
LinkComing soonInstructions on how to serve the GA Secretary of State and statutes related to the GA annotated code which specify when entities and individuals may be served through the Secretary of State.
Form SOP-1
PDFComing soonYergey Insurance
Contact Mike Yergey at Yergey Insurance for your surety bond or insurance needs. Let him know that AcademyGPPS sent you.
Documents
Editable templates and motions for working process servers. Available in PDF and Word.
Affidavits of service
PDFWordComing soonMotion, Proposed Order, and Affidavit for Special Appointment
PDFWordComing soonYour client will file this into the case to have you appointed as the process server for one specific case.
Motion, Proposed Order, and Affidavit for Permanent Appointment
PDFWordComing soonFiled with the courts where you'd like annual/permanent appointments. Note: most courts do not offer a standardized application.
Motion, Proposed Order, and Affidavit for Permanent Appointment in a Judicial Circuit
PDFWordComing soonGeorgia Judicial Circuit Map
LinkComing soonGeorgia Courts
LinkComing soonGeorgia's judicial system is structured into two appellate-level courts and six main classes of trial-level courts. The system includes the Georgia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and 49 superior court circuits with general jurisdiction over felony trials, divorce, and land titles.
Source: 8th Judicial District
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