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.
If you are interested in applying, visit our site again this fall for the 2025 Application.
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
- Any traffic offense which may result in a suspension or revocation or a driver’s license
- A serious traffic offense as defined by Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40, located at O.C.G.A.§40-6-390 et seq.
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.
2024 Order for Appointment for Process Service
Roster of Appointed Process Servers 2024
For more information, contact Court Administration at 678-493-6475.
