What is a Process Server? A process server is a trained professional who serves legal documents to defendants who are named in a court proceeding.  These services are often carried out by the Marshalls or Sheriffs Department in counties where the court cases have been filed.  Unfortunately, due to the Department's volume and staff availability, the wait for the Marshall or Sheriff to serve process may take a while.  In most cases, the court case cannot proceed until after the Defendant has been served notice of the case.  Thankfully, a certified process server should be able to expedite the service of these important documents - and your case. 

In the state of Georgia, any citizen of the United States specially appointed by the court for that purpose, or by someone who is not a party and is not younger than 18 years of age and has been appointed as a permanent process server by the court in which the action is brought can serve process.  However, Georgia a path to become a Certified Process Server.  

If you are seeking process server certification in Georgia, here are the basic requirements to be certified under OCGA 9-11-4.1 

• You must be 18 years of age or older

• You must be a U.S. citizen

• You must have no affiliation with the case

• You must complete a 12-hour, pre-certification class

• You must pass an exam administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts

• You must obtain a surety bond

• You must pass a background check including fingerprinting and supplying a certified birth certificate

Selecting a certified process server ensures that a trained professional will handle the delivery of your documents.

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