Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Voluntary Dismissal
This form lets a plaintiff voluntarily dismiss a civil action in Superior Court and is completed by the plaintiff named in the case before filing.
- 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 form identifies the Superior Court case and its plaintiff and defendant, then records the plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of the action under the statute cited on the form. The plaintiff signs and swears to the dismissal before a notary. Use it when the plaintiff intends to dismiss the referenced civil action and needs to submit a sworn dismissal to the court.
Who needs it
A plaintiff named in a Superior Court civil action who intends to voluntarily dismiss that action needs to complete and file this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the plaintiff must sign and swear to the dismissal before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Voluntary Dismissal form for the Superior Court case.
- 2
Complete the Case Information
Fill in the county, parties, civil action file number, and date as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
As the plaintiff, sign and swear to the dismissal before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Court
Submit the completed and notarized form to the appropriate Superior Court.
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 complete the Voluntary Dismissal form?
- Identify the Superior Court case and parties, then sign and swear to the dismissal before a notary. Submit the completed form to the court.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the plaintiff signs and swears to the dismissal before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Georgia?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the Voluntary Dismissal?
- The plaintiff in the above-styled action signs the form and swears to it before the notary.