Dunwoody Georgia Process Service

The Importance of Dunwoody Georgia Process Service

Undisputed Legal is Dunwoody’s process service authority — the choice of law firms, attorneys, and corporations requiring structured execution, court-defensible documentation, and documented service on every assignment in DeKalb County and Georgia litigation. Service into Dunwoody — a city in DeKalb County, Georgia — runs with GPS-verified affidavits of service and Georgia OCGA §9-11-4-compliant delivery on every assignment. Established 2010. BBB accredited. Serving all 50 states and 120+ countries.

PROCESS SERVICE PRICING & OPTIONS

We serve all papers in all 50 states. Fees are automatically calculated at checkout based on the service address.

ROUTINE — $150 (First attempt within 3–7 business days)
RUSH — $250 (First attempt within 24–48 business hours)
SAME-DAY — $300 (First attempt the same business day when documents are received during normal business hours)
EMAIL/MAIL — $75 (Where permitted; completed within 24–48 business hours from time of receipt)
STAKE-OUT — $425 (Includes 1 hour waiting time; each additional hour $150)

Includes 3 attempts (morning/afternoon/evening) + notarized Affidavit of Service/Due Diligence. Additional individuals: 50% off (same address/same order).

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Comprehensive Services Offered by Dunwoody Georgia Process Servers

Dunwoody Georgia process servers provide a comprehensive range of services to cater to the diverse needs of their clients. Some of the services offered include:

Serving Summons and Complaints: Process servers deliver summonses and complaints, formally notifying defendants of the legal action against them.
Delivering Divorce Papers and Family Court Documents: In family law cases, such as divorces, process servers handle the delivery of essential documents related to child custody, alimony, and property division.
Serving Subpoenas and Citations: Process servers play a crucial role in delivering subpoenas, compelling witnesses to testify or produce evidence in court.
Handling Small Claims Court Cases: In small claims court proceedings, process servers deliver the relevant documents promptly to all parties involved.
Notifying Orders to Show Cause and Petitions: Process servers serve orders requiring individuals to appear in court and provide valid reasons or justifications for their actions or decisions.
Delivering Discovery Documents: Process servers are responsible for serving discovery requests and responses, which are essential for gathering evidence during the pre-trial phase.
Handling Evictions and Landlord/Tenant Notices: In landlord-tenant disputes, process servers serve eviction notices and other relevant documents as required by law.
Delivering Motions: Process servers deliver motions, which are formal requests made to the court to rule on specific issues within a legal case.

Advantages of Choosing Our Dunwoody Georgia Process Servers

As a full-service process server agency, we are committed to providing reliable and efficient services to federal, state, and city agencies, law firms, attorneys, and the general public in Dunwoody Georgia. Opting for our Dunwoody Georgia process servers offers several advantages, including:

Local Expertise: Our process servers know Dunwoody and possess extensive knowledge of the state’s laws and regulations.
Comprehensive Service: We handle a wide range of legal documents, offering a one-stop solution for all process service needs.
Real-Time Updates: Clients receive personalized “Real-Time” email status updates, so they remain informed throughout the process.
GPS Affidavits: We utilize GPS technology to provide accurate affidavits of service, enhancing transparency and credibility.
Prompt Affidavit Copies: Clients receive email copies of the affidavit prior to mailing, granting immediate access to essential documentation.
Free Basic Skip Trace: New clients benefit from a complimentary basic skip trace service, aiding in locating evasive defendants and witnesses.

Reliable Dunwoody Georgia Process Servers

We understand the significance of entrusting legal document delivery to qualified professionals. Therefore, all our Dunwoody Georgia process servers are experienced and meet the requirements set by the jurisdiction in which they operate.

Our team specializes in locating and serving cases involving evasive defendants and witnesses, for a smooth and just legal process. We take pride in upholding the highest standards of professionalism and compliance with Dunwoody Georgia’s regulations governing process service.

For clients seeking detailed information on Dunwoody Georgia rules and laws concerning process service, our website provides comprehensive resources, including the Dunwoody Georgia Rules of Civil Procedure. Additionally, for step-by-step instructions on How To Serve Legal Papers in Dunwoody Georgia, we offer a user-friendly guide to facilitate the process.

In conclusion, Dunwoody Georgia process service is a fundamental aspect of the legal system, so that all parties involved in a legal action receive proper notice. Our professional Dunwoody Georgia process servers, equipped with local expertise and a commitment to excellence, offer comprehensive services to meet our clients’ needs effectively and efficiently. With real-time updates, GPS affidavits, and dedication to compliance, clients can trust us to handle their legal documents with precision and care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dunwoody Georgia Process Service

What types of legal documents can Dunwoody, Georgia process servers deliver?

Dunwoody, Georgia process servers can deliver a wide variety of legal documents, including summonses, complaints, divorce papers, subpoenas, citations, small claims court documents, orders to show cause, petitions, discovery documents, eviction notices, and motions. These services give all parties proper legal notice as required by Georgia law.

How does process service in Dunwoody, Georgia help uphold due process?

Process service in Dunwoody, Georgia gives all parties involved in a legal action proper notice by delivering court documents directly to them. This procedure upholds the principles of due process by allowing defendants and other parties the opportunity to respond and participate fairly in legal proceedings.

What are the different urgency levels offered for process service in Dunwoody, Georgia?

In Dunwoody, we offer Routine, Rush and Same-Day service, along with Email and Mail service and Stake-Out service; the current rates and what each includes are set out in the pricing section above.

Why should I choose Undisputed Legal for Dunwoody, Georgia process service?

Undisputed Legal offers extensive experience and a comprehensive suite of process service solutions in Dunwoody, Georgia. Their team is well-versed in local and state court requirements, getting all documents served in compliance with legal standards for admissibility in court.

How can I contact Undisputed Legal to arrange process service in Dunwoody, Georgia?

To arrange process service in Dunwoody, Georgia, you can contact Undisputed Legal by calling 800-774-6922. Their knowledgeable staff can assist with selecting the appropriate level of service and answer any specific questions about your case.

Service of Process Methods in Dunwoody, Georgia

Service of a summons and complaint in a civil action in the Superior Court of DeKalb County is governed by O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4, the process section of the Georgia Civil Practice Act, quoted here from Justia’s republication of the 2025 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Code published for the State by LexisNexis. Under subsection (a), “Upon the filing of the complaint, the clerk shall forthwith issue a summons and deliver it for service.” Under subsection (b), “The summons shall be signed by the clerk; contain the name of the court and county and the names of the parties; be directed to the defendant.” Subsection (c) names who may serve: “Process shall be served by:” (1) “The sheriff of the county where the action is brought or where the defendant is found or by such sheriff’s deputy;” (2) “The marshal or sheriff of the court or by such official’s deputy;” (3) “Any citizen of the United States specially appointed by the court for that purpose;” (4) “A person who is not a party, not younger than 18 years of age, and has been appointed by the court to serve process or as a permanent process server;” or (5) “A certified process server as provided in Code Section 9-11-4.1.” In DeKalb County the Superior Court’s summons issues from the Clerk of Superior Court — “Clerk of Superior Court DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Ground Floor Decatur, GA 30030 Phone 404-371-2836” — whose own page states “The DeKalb County Superior Court began mandatory e-filing January 1st, 2017 and went paperless January 1st, 2018.” and, on proof of service, “For service (for new cases): Acknowledgment of Service OR Sheriff’s Entry of Service OR Affidavit of Service (from Process Server…filed as subsequent).” Under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(c) Superior Court process is served by the DeKalb County Sheriff, whose Civil Process Unit states “Service of Civil Papers (Superior Court, Probate and Juvenile)” (“DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Civil Process Unit DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Suite B110 (Basement Level) Decatur, GA 30030”; “PHONE: (404) 371-2570”) and whose fee sheet states “Service Fee-$50.00” State and Magistrate Court process is served by the DeKalb County Marshal — by its own 1951 Act sentence “the Office was given the authority to enforce all orders and directives of the State and Magistrate Courts of DeKalb County.” — whose own page states “All documents to be served MUST be filed in the State/Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office.” and whose fee schedule states “For Serving Copy Of Process Or Other Pleading, Including A Dispossessory Warrant : 35.00”; the State Court’s own page states “Service maybe completed by the Marshal’s office or by process server.” Our work in Dunwoody is the service subsection (c) opens to a private server: personal service, the skip trace that locates the defendant, and the documented record of every attempt. The methods are these:

Personal Service — Subsection (e) provides that “Except for cases in which the defendant has waived service, the summons and complaint shall be served together.” “The plaintiff shall furnish the clerk of the court with such copies as are necessary.” “Service shall be made by delivering a copy of the summons attached to a copy of the complaint as follows:” and the subsection then sets out, party by party, the person to whom the copy is delivered.
Service on a Corporation — Under subsection (e)(1)(A), service on a corporation incorporated or domesticated in Georgia, or a foreign corporation authorized to transact business here, is made “to the president or other officer of such corporation or foreign corporation, a managing agent thereof, or a registered agent thereof,” with the Secretary of State an agent for service when service cannot be had in that manner.
Service by Publication — Subsection (f)(1) provides for publication “When the person on whom service is to be made resides outside the state, or has departed from the state, or cannot, after due diligence, be found within the state, or conceals himself or herself to avoid the service of the summons,” on affidavit to the satisfaction of the judge or clerk; then “the judge or clerk may grant an order that the service be made by the publication of summons.”
Gated and Secured Communities — Subsection (f)(4) opens gated and secured communities to a person authorized to serve process who identifies the party to be served and displays identification and evidence of appointment; “Any person authorized to serve process shall promptly leave gated and secured communities upon perfecting service of process or upon a determination that process cannot be effected at that time.”
Waiver of Service — Subsection (d) provides that “A defendant who waives service of a summons does not thereby waive any objection to the venue or to the jurisdiction of the court over the person of the defendant.” Defendants of the classes it names “have a duty to avoid unnecessary costs of serving the summons,” and a request for waiver allows “at least 30 days from the date on which the request is sent, or 60 days from that date if the defendant is addressed outside any judicial district of the United States”; where a defendant within the United States fails to comply without good cause, “the court shall impose the costs subsequently incurred in effecting service on the defendant unless good cause for the failure is shown.”
Territorial Limits and Cumulative Methods — Subsection (g) provides that “All process may be served anywhere within the territorial limits of the state and, when a statute so provides, beyond the territorial limits of the state.” and subsection (j) that “The methods of service provided in this Code section are cumulative and may be utilized with, after, or independently of other methods of service.”

Service in Georgia is directed from our Washington office, 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20006, telephone (202) 655-4450.

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After Service in Dunwoody: The Return of Service and Its Filing

O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4 sets out what is recorded and filed after process is served. The statute speaks of the server’s proof of service; in common commercial practice the same record is called an affidavit of service.

The return and its time limit. Subsection (h) provides that “The person serving the process shall make proof of such service with the court in the county in which the action is pending within five business days of the service date.” “If the proof of service is not filed within five business days, the time for the party served to answer the process shall not begin to run until such proof of service is filed.”

The form of the proof. “Proof of service shall be as follows:” (1) “If served by a sheriff or marshal, or such official’s deputy, the affidavit or certificate of the sheriff, marshal, or deputy;” (2) “If by any other proper person, such person’s affidavit;” (3) “In case of publication, the certificate of the clerk of court certifying to the publication and mailing;” or (4) “The written admission or acknowledgment of service by the defendant.” In the case of service otherwise than by publication, “the certificate or affidavit shall state the date, place, and manner of service.”

Amendment. Subsection (i) provides that “At any time in its discretion and upon such terms as it deems just, the court may allow any process or proof of service thereof to be amended, unless it clearly appears that material prejudice would result to the substantial rights of the party against whom the process issued.”

Filing. The proof of service is filed with the court in the county in which the action is pending. For the Superior Court of DeKalb County that office is the Clerk of Superior Court (“Clerk of Superior Court DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Ground Floor Decatur, GA 30030 Phone 404-371-2836”; “Judicial/Real Estate Division Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.”). The Clerk states “The DeKalb County Superior Court began mandatory e-filing January 1st, 2017 and went paperless January 1st, 2018.”

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Dunwoody Area Courts

Dunwoody lies in DeKalb County, Georgia — a city of the county (the Census Bureau’s Dunwoody city), not a consolidated government; its courts sit in three tiers: the county courts of DeKalb County, the statewide appellate courts under the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the federal courts for the Northern District of Georgia, whose Atlanta Division 28 U.S.C. § 90(a)(2) holds at Atlanta. Which court a matter belongs to determines where papers are filed and served; the courts below publish their own sites for filing procedures, locations and rules, and the Georgia Process Service page on this site carries the statewide detail.

The DeKalb County courts — The county’s own page states “In DeKalb County, justice is administered through a comprehensive judicial system dedicated to fairness, accountability, and service to the public. This system includes the Superior, State, Magistrate, Juvenile, and Probate Courts, as well as the Clerks of Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Solicitor-General, Sheriff’s Office, and Marshal’s Office.” The Superior Court of DeKalb County is the county’s trial court of general jurisdiction — the county’s judicial-system page lists its matters as “Superior Court Felony criminal cases with jury trials Civil lawsuits Divorce and family law matters Property disputes and real estate cases” — sitting at the county courthouse (“The courthouse is at 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030.”; “Superior Court: 404-371-4901”). Its Clerk, the Clerk of Superior Court, states “The DeKalb County Superior Court began mandatory e-filing January 1st, 2017 and went paperless January 1st, 2018.” (“Judicial/Real Estate Division Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.”) and, for new cases, “For service (for new cases): Acknowledgment of Service OR Sheriff’s Entry of Service OR Affidavit of Service (from Process Server…filed as subsequent).” The State Court of DeKalb County: “State Court Civil accepts and processes civil filings regardless of the amount unless the Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction.” (“State Court Civil Division DeKalb County State Court, Administrative Tower, Suite 230 404-371-2261”; “Normal operating hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding county holidays.”; “State Court of DeKalb County is mandatory e-file.”); its own fee schedule states “All Suits Or Proceedings Of Any Character (Includes first judgement, fi. fa. and recording of same) $292.00” The Magistrate Court of DeKalb County: “An action against a person or business where the amount in controversy is less than $15,000.” (“Civil Matters DeKalb County Courthouse Administration Tower 556 N. McDonough Street, 2nd Floor, Room 230 Decatur, GA 30030”; “Hours of Operation 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday Except Holidays”); its fee page states “The filing fee is $104.00. The fee to serve one defendant is $35.00” The Probate Court of DeKalb County: “Select County: DeKalb Article 6 Probate Court: Yes” (“Address: 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower , Decatur, GA 30030”; “Phone: (404) 371-2601”). The DeKalb County Juvenile Court: “404-294-2700 4309 Memorial Drive Decatur Ga 30032 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm” The State Court’s own page records that “State Court Division B was established following the dissolution of the Recorder’s Court of DeKalb County, effective July 1, 2015.” No permitted body read names a Municipal Court of Dunwoody — none is named here; the City’s its own site answered the instrument with a refusal when this page was composed.
The serving officers — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office — its Civil Process Unit at “DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Civil Process Unit DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Suite B110 (Basement Level) Decatur, GA 30030” (“PHONE: (404) 371-2570”; “HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM”) — serves “Service of Civil Papers (Superior Court, Probate and Juvenile)” at its own “Service Fee-$50.00” The DeKalb County Marshal’s Office, by its own words “the Office was given the authority to enforce all orders and directives of the State and Magistrate Courts of DeKalb County.”, serves State and Magistrate Court process: “All documents to be served MUST be filed in the State/Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office.” (“DeKalb County Courthouse 556 N. McDonough Street, Ste G10 Ground Floor Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: Office: 404-371-2930”); its fee schedule states “For Serving Copy Of Process Or Other Pleading, Including A Dispossessory Warrant : 35.00”, and “Once your filing has been served you will receive a copy of the Marshal’s Entry of Service by mail to notify you of service.”
The statewide appellate courts — Appeals from the DeKalb County courts lie to the Court of Appeals of Georgia, which the Judicial Council’s Gateway describes in one sentence: “The Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court.” (the link is the Gateway’s own anchor; the court’s site answered the instrument with a method refusal when this page was composed). Above it sits the Supreme Court of Georgia, whose Clerk’s office the Court describes as “The Clerk’s office of the Supreme Court of Georgia is the public office of the Court.”
The federal courts — DeKalb County lies in the Atlanta Division of the Northern District of Georgia, for which 28 U.S.C. § 90(a)(2) provides that “(2) The Atlanta Division comprises the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, De Kalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, and Rockdale. Court for the Atlanta Division shall be held at Atlanta.”: the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia sits at Atlanta in the “Street Address: Richard B. Russell Federal Building & United States Courthouse 2211 United States Courthouse 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3309” — its own page states “The Atlanta division includes the following counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale.” (“Business Hours: Clerk’s Office: 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays”; “404-215-1600”) — and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia keeps its Atlanta office in the same building (“Street Address: Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (404) 215-1000”; “The Clerk’s Office and public intake counter are located on the 13th Floor, Room 1340, and are open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays .”), its own page listing the county among those it serves (“Counties Served Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Rockdale”). Appeals lie to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit — in its own words “Established by Congress in 1981, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit has jurisdiction over federal cases originating in the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia.”

Local Court Information for Dunwoody, Georgia

Dunwoody lies in DeKalb County, Georgia, one of the state’s 159 counties — the county whose own page states “The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners (BOC) serves as the legislative branch of county government.” (“DeKalb County 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030”) and whose courthouse is “DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Decatur, GA 30030 General Information: 404-371-4901”. By the Census Bureau’s own geometry the city’s internal point lies in DeKalb County, the county of record; at the Bureau’s geometry the city’s polygon also touches Fulton and Gwinnett Counties along the county line — a relation no body read places any part of the city in — so this page writes DeKalb County’s courts alone. Civil actions of general jurisdiction are heard by the Superior Court of DeKalb County, whose matters the county’s own judicial-system page lists as “Superior Court Felony criminal cases with jury trials Civil lawsuits Divorce and family law matters Property disputes and real estate cases” (“The courthouse is at 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030.”; “Superior Court: 404-371-4901”). Its summons issues from the Clerk of Superior Court, whose own page states “The DeKalb County Superior Court began mandatory e-filing January 1st, 2017 and went paperless January 1st, 2018.” Under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(c) Superior Court process is served by the DeKalb County Sheriff or by a person appointed by the court; the Sheriff’s Civil Process Unit states “Service of Civil Papers (Superior Court, Probate and Juvenile)” and its fee sheet “Service Fee-$50.00” State and Magistrate Court process is served by the DeKalb County Marshal — “the Office was given the authority to enforce all orders and directives of the State and Magistrate Courts of DeKalb County.” — whose fee schedule states “For Serving Copy Of Process Or Other Pleading, Including A Dispossessory Warrant : 35.00” The State Court of DeKalb County states “State Court Civil accepts and processes civil filings regardless of the amount unless the Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction.” The Magistrate Court hears small claims — “An action against a person or business where the amount in controversy is less than $15,000.” Under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(h) proof of service is filed with the court within five business days of the service date; the Georgia Process Service page on this site carries the statewide detail.

Appeals from the DeKalb County courts lie to the Court of Appeals of Georgia — in the Judicial Council’s words “The Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court.” — and above it to the Supreme Court of Georgia, whose Clerk’s office the Court describes as “The Clerk’s office of the Supreme Court of Georgia is the public office of the Court.”

For federal matters DeKalb County lies in the Atlanta Division of the Northern District of Georgia under 28 U.S.C. § 90(a)(2), for which court is held at Atlanta: the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia states “Street Address: Richard B. Russell Federal Building & United States Courthouse 2211 United States Courthouse 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3309” (“Business Hours: Clerk’s Office: 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays”; “404-215-1600”). Appeals lie to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, which states that “Case-related inquiries and non-ECF filings should be directed to the clerk’s principal office in Atlanta.”

Legal Resources & Institutions in Dunwoody

Courts & Self-Help Resources

DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court — Civil and Family eFiling — the Clerk’s own civil page: “The DeKalb County Superior Court began mandatory e-filing January 1st, 2017 and went paperless January 1st, 2018.”; “please contact the Family Law Information Center at 404-687-3990”
State Court of DeKalb County — Frequently Asked Questions — the court’s own civil walk-through: “Service maybe completed by the Marshal’s office or by process server.”; “You may conduct legal research at the Law Library located on the 4th floor of the Courthouse.”
DeKalb County Magistrate Court — Small Claims — the court’s own page: “An action against a person or business where the amount in controversy is less than $15,000.”
DeKalb County Probate Court — on its own host — “Address: 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower , Decatur, GA 30030” (“Phone: (404) 371-2601”); the Council of Probate Court Judges lists it as an Article 6 probate court.
DeKalb County Government — Judicial System — the county’s own page of its courts, in its words: the courthouse “DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Decatur, GA 30030 General Information: 404-371-4901”

Legal Profession & Aid

DeKalb Bar Association — listed by the State Bar of Georgia for the county: “Bar Association: DeKalb Bar Association Address: PO Box 3136 Decatur, GA 30031”; its own site is closed to the instrument by its robots file.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society — its DeKalb County office — in its own words “DeKalb County 246 Sycamore St. Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: 404-377-0701”
Atlanta Bar Association — Lawyer Referral and Information Service — listed by the State Bar of Georgia for the county (“Counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale”).
State Bar of Georgia — “You may qualify for free or low-cost civil legal assistance through a legal aid or pro bono program.”
State Bar of Georgia — Find a Lawyer — the State Bar’s own directory of members.

Government & Civic

DeKalb County Government — the county government in its own words — “The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners (BOC) serves as the legislative branch of county government.” (“DeKalb County 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030”; “Phone: 404-371-2000 Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Friday”).
DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court — the filing office for the Superior Court — “Clerk of Superior Court DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Ground Floor Decatur, GA 30030 Phone 404-371-2836” (“Judicial/Real Estate Division Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.”)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office — Civil Process Unit — the officer named first in O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(c) — “DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Civil Process Unit DeKalb County Courthouse 556 North McDonough Street Suite B110 (Basement Level) Decatur, GA 30030”; it serves “Service of Civil Papers (Superior Court, Probate and Juvenile)” (“Service Fee-$50.00”).
DeKalb County Marshal’s Office — the serving officer of the State and Magistrate Courts — “the Office was given the authority to enforce all orders and directives of the State and Magistrate Courts of DeKalb County.” (“DeKalb County Courthouse 556 N. McDonough Street, Ste G10 Ground Floor Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: Office: 404-371-2930”; “For Serving Copy Of Process Or Other Pleading, Including A Dispossessory Warrant : 35.00”).
City of Dunwoody — a city of the county (the Census Bureau’s Dunwoody city); its own site answered the instrument with a refusal when this page was composed.

How to Submit Documents for Process Service

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For any further questions or inquiries regarding process servers, please refer to our “Frequently Asked Questions” page, which provides valuable information and insights into the process service procedure.

By choosing the most suitable option from the above methods, you can confidently submit your documents for process service. Our commitment to efficiency and security ensures that your legal papers are handled professionally and delivered promptly to the intended recipients. Thank you for choosing us for your process service needs.

Office Locations

New York: (212) 203-8001 – One World Trade Center 85th Floor, New York, New York 10007

Brooklyn: (347) 983-5436 – 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201

Queens: (646) 357-3005 – 118-35 Queens Blvd, Suite 400, Forest Hills, New York 11375

Long Island: (516) 208-4577 – 626 RXR Plaza, 6th Floor, Uniondale, New York 11556

Westchester: (914) 414-0877 – 50 Main Street, 10th Floor, White Plains, New York 10606

Connecticut: (203) 489-2940 – 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 400, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

New Jersey: (201) 630-0114 - 101 Hudson Street, 21 Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

Washington DC: (202) 655-4450 - 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20006

Houston, TX: (713) 564-9677 - 700 Louisiana Street, 39th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002

Chicago IL: (312) 267-1227 - 155 North Wacker Drive, 42 Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606

For Assistance Serving Legal Papers

Simply pick up the phone and call Toll Free (800) 774-6922 or click the service you want to purchase. Our dedicated team of professionals is ready to assist you. We can handle all your process service needs; no job is too small or too large!

Contact us for more information about our process serving agency. We are ready to provide service of process to all of our clients globally from our offices in New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Washington D.C.

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