ADMINISTRATION

Committed to “Service with Simplicity”, the Administrative Office of the State Court of Fulton County oversees non‑judicial staff, court operations, and key public services. Its role is to ensure the court runs efficiently, effectively, and accessibly for all.

CRIMINAL DIVISION

CIVIL DIVISION

TRAFFIC DIVISION

  State Court of Fulton County Administration

185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW
Suite J1-G800
Atlanta, GA 30303

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2026 Court Holiday Schedule

Holiday Observed Date
New Year’s Day Thursday, Jan 1
MLK Jr. Day Monday, Jan 19
President’s Day Monday, Feb 16
Memorial Day Monday, May 25
Juneteenth Friday, June 19
Independence Day Friday, July 3
Labor Day Monday, Sept 7
Veterans Day Wednesday, Nov 11
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov 26
Thanksgiving Holiday (Observed) Friday, Nov 27
Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec 24
Christmas Day Friday, Dec 25
New Year’s Eve Thursday, Dec 31

PROCESS SERVER APPLICATION

Managed by Court Administration, the Process Server Application provides a streamlined process for individuals seeking authorization to serve legal process within the State Court of Fulton County.

Current Standing Order

Order Providing for Permanent Process Servers in the State Court of Fulton County.

Application Schedule

Important: Applications for 2027 open in October 2026. Links are removed in December to ensure timely processing.

1. Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have no record of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
  • Background & Notary: Application requires a notarized certification and a mandatory background check.
  • Background Check Verification: Reports must be completed within 2 weeks of submission and bear an official agency seal.
  • Required Training: Proof of Georgia Certified Process Server 12-Hour Pre-Certification Training.
  • State Examination & CE Rule: Proof of a passing score on the Georgia Certified Process Server State Examination.
  • Attorney Endorsement: Applicants must provide a notarized Endorsement Affidavit signed by a member of the State Bar of Georgia.
  • Code of Conduct: Applicants must sign and attach the Official Code of Conduct to their application.
  • Georgia Domicile: A legible copy of a valid Georgia Driver’s License must be included.

2. Submission Contact

Mailing Address

Office of the Court Administrator
Attn: Process Server Appointments
185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW
Suite J1-G800
Atlanta, GA 30303