Georgia · Dispossessory

eFile Dispossessories with Georgia Courts

Manage the entire dispossessory process from eFiling to set-out with Connect2Court's end-to-end case management platform.

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The process

The Georgia Dispossessory Process

Connect2Court facilitates speed and visibility at each step of the process. A brief explanation of each stage is below.

Step 01

3-Day Notice A 3-day Notice to Vacate or Pay should be delivered to the tenant in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(d) before a dispossessory case may be filed.

O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(d)

How Connect2Court helps

Generate all notices

Bulk-generate late rent demands in seconds. Deliver them to tenants yourself, or have a Connect2Court process server deliver them for you.

Step 02

Dispossessory Filing eFile dispossessory cases and subsequent documents directly with the magistrate court.

How Connect2Court helps

Generate, eSign, and eFile case documents instantly

Generate dispossessory documents and eFile all cases in seconds. Enterprise clients can use our Yardi, Entrata, RealPage, and AppFolio integrations to eliminate manual data entry — saving hours of work and improving data accuracy across all filings.

Step 03

Process Service A marshal or approved server delivers the summons — expedited in 1–4 business days across the metro.

How Connect2Court helps

Fast service keeps your case moving

Connect2Court arranges a court-appointed process server to deliver documents in around 1–4 business days. In counties where private process servers are prohibited, we arrange delivery by marshal or in accordance with that county's policy.

Decision point

Tenant Answer The tenant has seven days to respond. From here the case splits down two paths.

O.C.G.A. § 44-7-51(b)

Path A · Tenant does not answer

Default Judgment

The judge issues a default judgment for possession. No hearing required — the fastest route to a writ.

Path B · Tenant answers

Hearing is Scheduled

The court sets a hearing and the case is decided on the merits.

  • Rules for landlord: The court may issue a writ order in the landlord's favor.
  • Rules for tenant: The case may be dismissed. The path ends here.
Step 04

Writ of Possession A default judgment or a landlord-favorable order both proceed to the writ of possession — filed for you automatically.

O.C.G.A. § 44-7-55

How Connect2Court helps

eFile writs and dismissals with a few clicks

Instantly generate and eFile writ of possession documents. Connect2Court alerts users if the tenant's answer window has passed and no answer has been detected. Enterprise users also get weekly case update reports by email.

Step 05

Set-Out Each county's sheriff or marshal oversees evictions in Georgia. Coordinate with officers and a labor team to schedule and execute the final eviction.

O.C.G.A. § 44-7-56

How Connect2Court helps

Expedited set-outs with on-duty or off-duty officers

Enterprise clients can use Connect2Court's set-out scheduling. We coordinate with officers and the eviction company of your choice to get the best service at the lowest rates.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to what Georgia attorneys and landlords ask before filing with Connect2Court.

How fast can you file my dispossessory?

Your case is submitted to the magistrate court when you sign it through Connect2Court. Courts may process filings as fast as 24 hours, but timing varies by county and case circumstances.

Which Georgia counties do you serve?

We cover all major metro-Atlanta counties, including Cherokee, as well as Chatham County. If you are curious whether we are in your county, send us an email.

What does a filing cost?

See current pay-as-you-go rates on the pricing page. They sit on top of court fees and vary by county. Enterprise pricing is negotiated company-by-company based on monthly filing volume.

Do you handle process service too?

Yes. Connect2Court coordinates process service and offers expedited service where available. Service is performed by the appropriate sheriff, marshal, or authorized process server, depending on the county.

Can I track my dispossessory online?

Yes. Our dashboard lets you monitor each case from filing to set-out, with all status updates and important dates in one place.

Can I file writs and dismissals online?

Yes. Connect2Court supports electronic document creation, eSigning, and bulk-filing of subsequent documents including writs of possession, dismissals, and amendments.

Still have questions? Send us a message.

Additional resources

Court Directory

Direct links to metro-Atlanta magistrate courts, Cherokee, Chatham, each online docket, and the governing dispossessory statutes.

CountyCourt siteCase docketFile
Chatham CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
Cherokee CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
Clayton CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
Cobb CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
DeKalb CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
Fulton CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
Gwinnett CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
Henry CountyCourt site ↗Case docket ↗File Now →
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50
Demand for Possession
Read the statute ↗Search this citation in the box. Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 3.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-51
Dispossessory Affidavit
Read the statute ↗Search this citation in the box. Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 3.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-55
Writ of Possession
Read the statute ↗Search this citation in the box. Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 3.
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