Athens, GA · Clarke County
Civil Court Answer
Defendants use this court form to admit or deny a plaintiff’s claim, request a payment schedule, or state a counterclaim.
What this form is
This Answer is for a defendant responding to a claim in the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County. It lets the defendant admit the claim and request a payment schedule, deny the claim and give a reason, or state a counterclaim. The form asks for case details, the defendant’s signature and contact information, and the date of service.
Who needs it
A defendant responding to a plaintiff’s claim in the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County may use this form to provide an answer.
How to submit it
The form includes a receipt section for the Clerk’s Office. Submit it to the Clerk’s Office; the document provides no street address, email, portal, or fee information.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Civil Court Answer PDF.
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Complete the Answer
Provide the case details and choose whether to admit the claim, deny it with a reason, or state a counterclaim.
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Add Your Information
Enter your signature, date, phone number, and address details.
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Submit to the Clerk’s Office
Submit the completed form to the Clerk’s Office; the document does not list an address or electronic submission method.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Civil Court Answer?
- No. The form has no notary block or notarized attachment; the defendant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Civil Court Answer?
- The form includes a receipt section for the Clerk’s Office. Submit the completed form to the Clerk’s Office; no address or electronic submission method is listed.
- What can I include in my answer?
- You can admit the claim and request a payment schedule, deny the claim and state your reason, or state a counterclaim.
Need something notarized?
This Civil Court Answer doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Athens form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.