Athens, GA · Clarke County
Request for Writ of Possession and Request for Default Judgment
This form lets a plaintiff in an Athens-Clarke County dispossessory case request a writ of possession and, after personal service, a default judgment.
What this form is
Use this form after the defendant has been served in a dispossessory proceeding but has not filed an answer. The plaintiff completes the section matching the service type, reports whether the defendant made payments, and, for personal service, selects whether to waive a hearing or request one. The form also asks the plaintiff to certify delivery of a copy to the defendant.
Who needs it
A plaintiff in an Athens-Clarke County dispossessory proceeding may use this form when the defendant was served but did not answer.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Request for Writ of Possession and Request for Default Judgment PDF.
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Complete the Correct Section
Choose Paragraph A for tack-and-mail service or Paragraph B for personal service, then complete the applicable payment and hearing choices.
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Sign and Date
Sign and print your name, enter the date, and check whether you delivered or will deliver a copy to the defendant within 24 hours.
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Submit the Form
The form does not state how to submit it. Check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is this writ of possession and default judgment request for?
- A plaintiff uses it after a defendant has been served in a dispossessory proceeding but has not filed an answer. It requests a writ of possession and, after personal service, can request a default judgment.
- Which section should I complete?
- Complete Paragraph A if the defendant was served by tack and mail. Complete Paragraph B if the defendant was personally served or served notoriously through someone residing on the premises.
- Do I need a notary for this request?
- No. The form has a signature and date line, but no notary block. It lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
- How do I submit this request?
- The form does not provide a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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