Process Server Program
Superior Court of the State of Georgia
Cobb Judicial Circuit
Wilma Robinson Office of Court Administration
Wilma.Robinson@cobbcounty.org 70 Haynes Street
Office Phone: 770 528-8901 Marietta, Ga 30090
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDUCT OF PERMANENT PROCESS SERVERS
Feel free to contact the above email or phone number with any questions. Applications and renewal documents
will be accepted only from October 1
st
through December 31 each year for the following year’s term.
Application or renewal packets must include the following:
(For new applicants) A completed applicant form including endorsement of Attorney in good standing
of State Bar of Georgia or
(For renewals) A completed renewal form
ALL PACKETS:
A completed Criminal Background check form, with original, notarized signature (no fee required)
A current copy of driver’s license
Proof of 12-hour pre-certification training (Note: Georgia State Certification not required). Either a
certificate for pre-certification training or Certification certificate would be acceptable as proof of pre-
certification training)
A signed Statement of Understanding form (this form)
I understand the following:
1. Process servers shall conduct themselves at all times with the utmost professionalism and treat the
parties to be served with dignity and courtesy. As such, process servers should refrain from behaving in
a threatening or abusive manner and should avoid physical contact with parties.
2. Process servers shall refrain from using threatening or vulgar language while serving process.
3. Process servers shall refrain from entering or attempting to forcibly enter the home, business, or any
other property of a party to be served.
4. Process server shall not serve process while they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. Process server s shall not carry weapons or firearms while serving process except to the extent
authorized by law.
6. Process servers shall not represent that they are agents or employees of the Court, the Sheriff, the
County, or the State while serving process pursuant to the appointment.
I have read and understand the foregoing Statement of Understanding and I agree to comply with the specific
rules set forth herein. I understand that a violation of these rules can lead to my removal from the list of
Permanent Process Servers for Cobb County Superior Court.
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