Macon, GA · Bibb County
Defendant’s Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver Affidavit
This one-page affidavit lets a defendant in a Bibb County Superior Court civil case acknowledge receiving the complaint and waive further service, venue in their home county, and personal jurisdiction objections.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The affidavit records a defendant’s acknowledgment that they received a copy of the petition or complaint and their waiver of further notice, service, and process. It also states that the defendant, after being informed of the right to a trial in their county of residence, consents to venue and personal jurisdiction in the Bibb County Superior Court. The form is for use in the civil case identified on the document.
Who needs it
A named defendant in a Bibb County Superior Court civil case may use this affidavit to acknowledge service and make the waivers stated in the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat; the named defendant signs the affidavit before a notary public and takes the oath.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Defendant’s Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver Affidavit from the Macon-Bibb County source.
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Fill In the Case Details
Enter the information requested on the form, including the case and residence details. Leave the signature for the notary session.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed, unsigned affidavit ready.
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Submit It to the Court
Follow the court’s instructions for submitting the notarized affidavit in the civil case.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Macon. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get this defendant waiver affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form without signing it, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and take the oath during the video session, and follow the court’s instructions for submitting the affidavit.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat, so the defendant signs and takes the oath before a notary public.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this Georgia form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does this affidavit say the defendant is waiving?
- The form states that the defendant waives further notice, service, and process, as well as venue in their county of residence, and consents to venue and personal jurisdiction in the county of the superior court.