Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Magistrate Court Complaint and Summons
This two-page Complaint and Summons lets a plaintiff state a money claim and request judgment in Richmond County Magistrate Court, with a sworn verification completed by the plaintiff or 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
Use this form to identify the plaintiff and defendant, state the amount claimed and explain the basis of the claim. The plaintiff or agent verifies under oath that the statement is true and just, and the form includes notice to the defendant to answer within 30 days after service. File the completed form with the Magistrate Court of Richmond County; the court will set a hearing time when the answer is filed.
Who needs it
A plaintiff seeking a money judgment in Richmond County Magistrate Court uses this form to state the claim and provide notice to the defendant.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Complaint and Summons form from the Augusta-Richmond County document source.
- 2
Fill In the Claim
Enter the plaintiff and defendant details, amount claimed, and the basis of the claim.
- 3
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the verification during the session and complete the oath before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Court
Follow Richmond County Magistrate Court instructions to file the completed Complaint and Summons.
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 verification notarized?
- Complete the claim details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The plaintiff or agent must sign and take the oath before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The verification says it is sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The plaintiff or agent named in that section signs and takes the oath before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this jurat?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. O.C.G.A. §44-2-21 recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states, but this form calls for a sworn jurat. Ask the court about acceptance and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed Complaint and Summons?
- The form is for the Magistrate Court of Richmond County. Contact the court for filing instructions and any questions about completing or submitting the form.