Fulton County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices and facilities will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Public safety services are available 24/7.
The Civil Processing Unit is tasked with the responsibility of preparing and serving civil processes received from the Courts of Fulton County, as well as other jurisdictions. In addition to process service, this section executes court orders that include the completion of Evictions, Writs of Possession and the collection of other judgments issued by the courts.
The Sheriff’s Fee Schedule is defined and controlled by state legislature (O.C.G.A 15-16-21). The fees set forth are known to be accurate at the time of publishing. All amounts reflected are United States dollars.
Subpoenas
Superior Court $10.00
Juvenile Court (Free Service)
*Subpoenas filed within the State of Georgia is $10.00
*Subpoenas filed outside of the State of Georgia is $10.00
Civil Process--Fulton and 2nd Originals (from other counties and states)
Superior Court $50.00
Foreign $53.00
Summons/Complaints
Summons $50.00 (Foreign) $53.00
Complaints $50.00 (Foreign) $53.00
When registering a vehicle with the state of GA a Form T-22B may be required. This form certifies that a law enforcement officer has inspected the vehicles identification number. This inspection ensures that the vehicle has not been reported stolen and that the affixed vehicle number matches the title/bill of sale.
Effective immediately the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is changing how citizens can obtain VIN Verifications.
VIN verifications will now be handled by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Civil Process Unit, 185 Central Avenue.
For questions and to schedule your appointment. Please contact our Civil Process section at fcso.civilprocess@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-612-3681.
Appointment times are available as follows:
Citizens are now required to bring the vehicle and all necessary documentation to this location for Law Enforcement to perform the verification.
Please bring the following with you to your appointment:
*Please remember that vehicles being driven to the VIN inspections are subject to all applicable Georgia traffic laws*
The Dispossessory process begins with the Court of origin (typically the State or Magistrate Court). Following notice being served to the tenant a 7 day period must pass for the tenant to answer the proceeding. Should no answer be filed the Landlord may then request the court to issue a writ of possession for the property. Following issuance of the writ, the Landlord may then take control of the property. Should assistance of the Sheriff be necessary to keep the peace during the removal of the defendant, the Landlord may secure such service by the payment of 25.00 per defendant. Evictions are scheduled on a first come first serve basis for individual Landlords. Companies also provide eviction services by providing the labor and other services to their clients.
This fee is for the Deputy Sheriff to be present and keep the peace during the removal of the defendant from the property. Some tenants vacate the property when requested and assistance of the Sheriff is not necessary.
The process to serve, no additional copies will be needed. An entry of service if within the state of Georgia. An affidavit of service if outside the state or the proper form provided by the court. A return envelope with your address clearly printed.
When mailing process to the Sheriff’s Office for service from other jurisdictions please use the following address:
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
Attention Civil Section
185 Central Avenue
9th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303