Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Dispossessory Affidavit
This affidavit lets a landlord, attorney, or agent state the basis for seeking possession and rent from a tenant, and is filed with the Magistrate Court of Richmond County.
- 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 identifies the plaintiff and tenant, states that the tenant occupies the plaintiff’s property, and lists the claim for possession and any rent or other amounts sought. A landlord, attorney, or agent uses it to begin a dispossessory case in the Magistrate Court of Richmond County. The form also includes a summons and service section, which are completed as part of the court process.
Who needs it
A plaintiff seeking possession of a rental property in Richmond County, or the plaintiff’s attorney or agent, uses this affidavit to start a dispossessory case.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Dispossessory Affidavit from the Augusta government document page.
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Complete the Affidavit
Enter the case and party information, identify the applicable claim, and state the amounts requested.
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Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
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Submit to the Court
Follow the Magistrate Court of Richmond County’s instructions to submit the completed affidavit.
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 dispossessory affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, then follow the court’s instructions for filing.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat, so the affiant must sign and swear to it before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this 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); this form calls for a jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The affiant signs. The form identifies the affiant as the owner, an attorney at law, or an agent for the plaintiff.