McDuffie County, GA · McDuffie County
Affidavit of Diligent Search
This affidavit is for a plaintiff who does not know the defendant’s current residential address and needs to document efforts to locate the defendant.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of McDuffie County · McDuffie County, McDuffie County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- thomson-mcduffie.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The affidavit is for use only when the defendant’s current residential address is unknown. The plaintiff states that a diligent search was made and the defendant cannot be found in Georgia, provides the defendant’s last known contact information, and records efforts to locate the defendant, including contacting friends or relatives.
Who needs it
A plaintiff in a civil action may use this affidavit when the defendant’s current residential address is unknown.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Affidavit of Diligent Search PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the civil action details, the defendant’s last known contact information, and the efforts made to find the defendant.
- 3
Review Your Information
Check that the information about the defendant and the search efforts is complete.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Affidavit of Diligent Search for?
- It records a plaintiff’s statement that the defendant’s current address is unknown, along with the last known contact information and efforts made to find the defendant.
- Who should complete this affidavit?
- The form identifies the filer as the plaintiff in the civil action and says to use it only if the defendant’s current residential address is unknown.
- Do I need a notary for the Affidavit of Diligent Search?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Affidavit of Diligent Search?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.