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Permanent Process Server Program

A process server is a trained professional who serves legal documents to defendants named in a court proceeding. In Cherokee County, a Process Server must have an Order from Court each time service is executed. To better administer justice, the Court has established a program in which certified process servers may apply to be appointed to serve on an annual basis for a one year period beginning January 1st of the calendar year. 

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If you are interested in applying, please visit this site next October for the 2027 application. 
Until then, you may still petition the Court to be appointed as process server on a case by case basis.

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Qualifications include applicant be or provide proof of:

  • At least 18 years of age

  • United States Citizen

  • Valid Georgia Drivers License

  • Current Georgia Sheriff’s Association Certification 

  • Submission of results of a name based criminal background check populated within 30 days of submission of application

  • Completion of the Georgia Process Servers Training as approved through AOC 

  • Successful completion of Georgia Certified Process Server State Exam 

  • 5 hour annual continuing education

  • Proof of commercial surety bond or policy of commercial insurance

  • Endorsement as a person of good character from a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar Association. 

  • Not been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, have a pending first offender or conditional discharge adjudication for, or have a pending charge for the following:

    • A felony

    • Impersonating a peace officer or other public employee under O.C.G.A.§16-10-23

    • A misdemeanor domestic violence

    • A misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude
       

For information on Initial and Pre-Certification Training visit Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts website.
To join the Certified Process Server Registry visit the Georgia Sheriff's Association website.​
 

2026 Order for Appointment for Process Service

Roster of Appointed Process Servers 2026
 

For more information, contact Court Administration at 678-493-6475.

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