Douglas County, GA · Douglas County
Motion for Default Judgment
A plaintiff uses this motion to ask the Douglas County Magistrate Court to set a case down for a default hearing after the defendant fails to answer.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Douglas County · Douglas County, Douglas County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- douglascountyga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This motion asks the Douglas County Magistrate Court to set a case down for a default hearing when the defendant has not filed an answer within 45 days of actual service. The plaintiff provides the case number, contact information, and mailing address used to serve the defendant or the defendant’s attorney, then signs and dates the motion and certificate of service.
Who needs it
A plaintiff in a Douglas County Magistrate Court case may use this motion when the defendant has not answered within 45 days of actual service.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The form asks the plaintiff to mail a copy to the defendant or the defendant’s attorney.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the plaintiff just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Motion
Download the Motion for Default Judgment PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the plaintiff and defendant names, case number, contact details, and the date.
- 3
Mail a Copy
Mail a copy in a properly addressed envelope with First-Class postage to the defendant or the defendant’s attorney.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the motion and certificate of service, then submit the form to the county office named on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Motion for Default Judgment request?
- It asks the Douglas County Magistrate Court to set the case down for a default hearing when the defendant has not filed an answer within 45 days of actual service.
- What information does the motion ask for?
- The plaintiff provides the case number, contact information, and address used to mail a copy to the defendant or the defendant’s attorney, then signs and dates the motion and certificate of service.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion for Default Judgment?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Motion for Default Judgment?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact details. The form also directs the plaintiff to mail a copy to the defendant or the defendant’s attorney.