Macon, GA · Bibb County
Process Server Appointment Petition
This petition asks the State Court of Bibb County to appoint an eligible applicant as a process server; applicants file it with required supporting documents and a filing fee.
- 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 petition collects the applicant’s identifying details, criminal-history disclosure, sworn statements, and consent for a criminal background check. Applicants seeking appointment as a process server must submit the notarized petition with supporting documentation as an exhibit in a new civil action in the State Court of Bibb County and pay the standard filing fee; the court reviews the filing and may issue the included three-year appointment order.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking appointment as a process server for civil cases in the State Court of Bibb County must file this petition and provide the required supporting documentation.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the petitioner must sign the certification before the notary, who completes the date, signature, and commission-expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the process server appointment package and review the petition, checklist, and included order.
- 2
Fill In The Petition
Complete the applicant information, criminal-history question, sworn certifications, and required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the petition.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the petition during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Court
eFile the notarized petition as a new civil action in the State Court of Bibb County, with supporting documents attached as an exhibit.
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 file the process server appointment petition?
- Complete and notarize the petition, attach the required supporting documentation as an exhibit, then eFile it as a new civil action in the State Court of Bibb County and pay the standard filing fee.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says to submit a notarized petition and includes a sworn-and-subscribed block for the petitioner’s signature before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this petition?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting proof does the petition require?
- The checklist requires proof of current Georgia sheriff certification, qualifying Georgia certified process server exam completion with continuing education when applicable, or a current Georgia private detective license.