Athens, GA · Clarke County
Affidavit for Default Judgment
This affidavit lets a plaintiff ask the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County for default judgment after the defendant was served and failed to answer within the required time.
- 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 plaintiff uses this affidavit to provide case details, report whether payments were made, and request a judgment amount after the defendant was served and did not answer within the required time. The plaintiff also certifies that a copy of the request was mailed or will be mailed to the defendant within 24 hours. File it with the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County when seeking default judgment.
Who needs it
A plaintiff in an Athens-Clarke County Magistrate Court civil action may use this form to request default judgment after the defendant fails to answer.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat block for the plaintiff to sign before a Notary Public, Clerk, or Deputy Clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Default Judgment from the Athens-Clarke County document source.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the case information, dates, payment details, judgment amount, and any applicable additional statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary after confirming the court accepts online notarization for this jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Court
Submit the completed affidavit to the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County and follow its filing instructions.
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 complete the affidavit?
- Fill in the case details, service and answer dates, payment information, requested judgment amount, and mailing certification. Sign the sworn-and-subscribed section before a notary, clerk, or deputy clerk.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed block for the plaintiff and identifies a Notary Public, Clerk, or Deputy Clerk as the official before whom it is sworn.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Ask the court whether it accepts this jurat completed with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I do after notarization?
- Submit the completed affidavit to the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County as part of your request for default judgment. The form also requires certification that a copy was mailed or will be mailed to the defendant within 24 hours.
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