Permanent Process Server Program

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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.

2027 Permanent Process Server Application

New and Renewal Applications will be accepted October 1, 2026 through November 25, 2026.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your completed application and all required items to the Court Administrators Office by email to courtadmin@brjc.net or by mail to
90 North Street, Suite 250, Canton GA, 30114. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will receive correspondence and a copy of the order indicating your appointment status after the application window closes.

You may also petition the specific Courts to be appointed as process server on a case by case basis.

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.