Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Civil Court Bank Garnishment Affidavit
This affidavit supports a bank garnishment filing in Richmond County Civil Court and is completed under oath 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
This two-page affidavit states that the plaintiff has a judgment against the defendant, identifies the amount claimed as unpaid, and provides details about the garnishee. The form includes checkboxes for a financial-institution garnishee and for garnishment to collect child support or alimony. It accompanies a garnishment filing in Richmond County Civil Court; the form also includes court-use sections for filing and recording service on the garnishee and defendant.
Who needs it
A plaintiff, the plaintiff’s attorney, or the plaintiff’s agent completes this affidavit to support a garnishment filing in the Civil Court of Richmond County.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Civil Court Bank Garnishment Affidavit from the Augusta government forms page.
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Fill In the Form
Complete the plaintiff, defendant, garnishee, judgment, and balance details that apply to your case.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online session when directed by the notary.
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Submit It to the Court
Follow Richmond County Civil Court instructions to file the notarized affidavit with the garnishment documents.
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 garnishment affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the session, and follow the court’s instructions for filing the completed form.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat. The plaintiff, plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff’s agent who is the affiant must sign under oath before a notary public or deputy clerk.
- 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 (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); check with the court about acceptance of this sworn jurat.
- Where do I file the completed affidavit?
- The form is for the Civil Court of Richmond County and lists the court at 735 James Brown Blvd., Suite 1400, Augusta. Confirm current filing procedures with the court; confirm with the city if unsure.