Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Affidavit of Garnishment
This affidavit supports a garnishment filing in the Magistrate Court of Richmond County and is completed by the plaintiff, the plaintiff’s attorney, or the plaintiff’s agent.
- 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
The Affidavit of Garnishment states that the plaintiff obtained a judgment, identifies the court case, and itemizes the unpaid balance, including principal, post-judgment interest, and other amounts. The plaintiff, attorney, or agent completes the affidavit for a garnishment filing in the Magistrate Court of Richmond County. The form also includes sections for court filing and service information; those sections are completed by court personnel.
Who needs it
A plaintiff, the plaintiff’s attorney, or the plaintiff’s agent needs this affidavit to apply for garnishment based on an unpaid judgment.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Garnishment from the Magistrate Court of Richmond County.
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Fill in the Affiant Section
Enter the plaintiff, defendant, garnishee, judgment, and balance details requested in the affidavit.
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Submit to the Court
Submit the completed affidavit as part of your garnishment filing with the Magistrate Court of Richmond County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. 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 get the Affidavit of Garnishment notarized online?
- Complete the affiant section, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Take the oath and sign during the video session, and submit the notarized affidavit with your court filing.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affiant must swear to and subscribe the affidavit before a notary public or deputy clerk of court.
- Can I use an online notary for this Georgia form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the court about acceptance of this sworn affidavit; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who completes the service sections on the form?
- The form includes service sections for a deputy marshal to record service on the garnishee and defendant. Court personnel also have a filing section.