Athens, GA · Clarke County
Petition for Abandoned Motor Vehicle Lien Foreclosure
This petition asks a Georgia magistrate court to foreclose a lien on an abandoned motor vehicle, and is filed by a towing or storage facility, repair facility, or salvage dealer.
- 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
A towing or storage facility, repair facility, or salvage dealer uses this petition to ask the magistrate court to foreclose a lien on an abandoned motor vehicle and authorize a public sale. The form identifies the vehicle, owner, lien holders, notices, and fees claimed, and includes a summons directing the recipient to file an answer within ten days of receiving notice. Attach the required supporting records, such as owner information, notice proof, and applicable towing or repair documentation.
Who needs it
A towing or storage facility, repair facility, or salvage dealer seeking court foreclosure of a lien on an abandoned motor vehicle files this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney signs the sworn-to and subscribed-before-me block before a notary public or clerk, who completes the commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the abandoned motor vehicle lien foreclosure petition from the court or its document source.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the petitioner, vehicle, notice, and fee details, and gather the supporting records identified on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn-to and subscribed-before-me block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the video session as the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, and have the notary complete the block.
- 5
Submit to the Court
File the completed petition and its supporting documents with the appropriate magistrate court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Athens. 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 petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn-to and subscribed-before-me block during the video session and follow the court’s instructions for filing.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me block for the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, completed before a notary public or clerk.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary in Georgia?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Confirm with the court if unsure whether it will accept an online notarization for this petition.
- What supporting documents does the petition call for?
- The form calls for owner information and proof of notice compliance. It also refers to towing authority and, when applicable, an invoice for repair fees.
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