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To better serve the citizens of Cherokee County, the Clerk of Court, Patty Baker, is excited to announce the opening of our second location! Our new office is located on the second floor of the Tax Commissioners Office. This "Annex" opened on March 18, 2024 and is staffed between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Annex will offer services to assist with E-filing Needs, Passport Services, Notary Public and more. All services available including photos! Terminal available for use All standard services available Hearings to be held at Annex

Trade Name Trade Names Georgia law requires that every person, firm or partnership carrying on in this state any trade or business under any trade name or partnership name which does not disclose the individual ownership of the trade, business or profession shall before commencing to do business, file a registration statement in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court and that notice of such filing shall be published in the legal organ of the county once a week for two weeks. Our legal organ is: Cherokee Tribune 521 East Main Street Canton, GA 30114 770-479-1441 Click here for a notice from the Cherokee Tribune . The law further provides that any person, firm or partnership or corporation subject to such law carrying on any trade or business without filing registration as required shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to other penalty or forfeiture. (O.C.G.A. 10-1-493) IT SHOULD NOT BE ASSUMED THAT TRADE NAME REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THIS LAW NECESSARILY “SECURES” OR “PROTECTS” THE USE OF THE NAME REGISTERED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE USE OR BENEFIT OF THE PERSON FILING THE REGISTRATION. AS THE LAW CONCERNING PROTECTION OF TRADE NAME IS VERY COMPLEX AND RIGHTS IN AND ANY GIVEN NAME MAY DEPEND ON THE FACTUAL CIRCUMSTANCES PRESENTED, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY FOR GUIDANCE IN THE EVENT YOU ARE CONCERNED WITH PROTECTING THE USE OF SUCH NAME. The employees in this office will be happy to assist you with the filing of your registration statement but are prohibited from giving any legal advice on legal issues. Fees $175.00 FILING FEE TO: Clerk of Superior Court (See applications for acceptable form of payments) *****TRADE NAME APPLICATION (DOWNLOAD HERE)*** ***TRADE NAME REGISTRATION CANCELLATION (DOWNLOAD HERE)*** For Information on incorporating a business please visit www.georgia.gov

Gender Transition Applicants We can issue two different kinds of passports to you depending on where you are in your gender transition. You must provide extra documentation in both cases. Status of Gender Transition Kind of Passport Validity of Passport Completed Full Validity 10 years In Process Limited Validity 2 years Requirements Whether your gender transition is "in process" or "completed," you must apply using Form DS-11 . Please include the following, in addition to the regularly-required documents: ID that resembles your current appearance Passport photo that resembles your current appearance Proof of legal name change (if applicable) A physician statement that indicates you have either completed or are in process of treatment for gender transition Please see Apply in Person for all regularly-required passport documents. Replacing a Limited-Validity Passport? If your passport book was limited to 2 years because your gender transition was "in process" (as indicated in the chart above) and you have now completed transition, you can apply for a replacement full ten-year validity book at no additional cost by submitting Form DS-5504 . Please also submit the following: Your limited passport book A physician statement indicating you have completed appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition Physician's Statement The signed original statement from the attending medical physician must be on office letterhead and include: Physician’s full name Medical license or certificate number Issuing state or other jurisdiction of medical license/certificate Address and telephone number of the physician Language stating that he or she is your attending physician and that he or she has a doctor/patient relationship with you Language stating you have completed or are in process of appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition to the new gender (male or female) Language stating “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the forgoing is true and correct.” Description of specific treatments is not required. However, the certification from a licensed physician, who has treated the applicant or reviewed and evaluated the medical history of the applicant regarding the change in gender, shall be based on the physician's judgment regarding the applicant's treatment needs, and made in accordance with standards and recommendations of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH ), recognized as the authority in this field by the American Medical Association (AMA ). A template Physician's Statement is available for download here .

Easements An instrument granting the right of private way over another’s person land. Requirements to be filed: Be in writing Be signed by party conveying the easement Must be signed, have unofficial witness signature and be notarized The Clerk’s office will not notarize documents Have a return name and address at the top of the document A three-inch margin at the top of the first page Filing fee is $25.00 per easement Make sure your recording fees are enclosed payable to Cherokee Clerk of Court (Not applicable for self-filers) Money order or certified funds – made out to the Cherokee Clerk of Court Cash (we do not recommend sending cash through the mail) Credit Cards for in office filing only (adds 3% convenience fee) There are three ways to file: All self-filers MUST eFile real estate documents. (Per HB 1292 effective January 1, 2025) https://www.cherokeecourtclerk.com/efiling These Groups may file via paper or eFile: (Per HB 1292 effective January 1, 2025) Georgia-licensed attorneys, Mortgage lenders, (Georgia licensed or exempt) Mortgage servicers, (as such term is defined in 12 C.F.R. Section 1024.2) Federally insured bank or credit unions Georgia -licensed surveyors, Title insurance companies, (Georgia licensed) Georgia-licensed real estate brokers or salespersons, Any public official. In person: Mon – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm By Mail: Deeds and Records 90 North Street, Suite G-150 Canton, GA 30114 This document contains general information about legal matters pertaining to documents filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. This information is not to be construed as legal advice. It is always in your best interest to consult an attorney regarding questions or concerns prior to filing.

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EFiling For organizations that submit documents to the Cherokee County Deed Office via (express) mail, runner or courier service, the availability of e-recording services means that you are able to securely and cost-effectively file documents with the county through a web browser from the comfort and convenience of your office. E-Recording not only saves you time and money, it also accelerates document recordings, increases your office productivity, and increases the security of documents you file with the county. We have several e-Recording vendors to choose from: Simplifile: https://simplifile.com/ CSC: www.erecording.com ePN: www.GOePN.com Indecomm: https://www.indecomm.net/ GSCCCA: https://efile.gsccca.org/Home.aspx E-Filing Guide for GSCCCA e-filing portal E-Filing Guide GSCCCA Identity Verification Guide – idvguide PDF attached House Bill 1292 modifies real estate filing requirements effective 1/1/2025. Read more by clicking here.

Uncontested Divorce Packet With Minor Children Uncontested Divorce Packet Without Minor Children Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings INFORMATION, NOT LEGAL ADVICE The forms and information available on this website are not intended as legal advice and should not be considered as such. They are provided only for reference purposes. The content and format of forms not specifically determined by a Georgia statute or court rule may require modification to suit the specific facts of a given case. The publication of these forms is in no way a representation that they are appropriate for use in a particular case or situation, or that they are adequate for use without modification and/or elaboration. In addition, the law may change at any time, making current forms outdated. You should always research and review those statutes and procedural rules that pertain to your case to ensure that the complaint, answer, motion, or other document you are filing is accurate and in compliance with current Georgia law. To ensure the proper use of any of these forms, you should consult a licensed attorney. FREE, NOT FOR SALE The information and forms available on this website are free. They are not for sale. By using this website, you agree not to sell or make a profit in any way from any information or forms that you obtained through this website (this does not include licensed attorneys utilizing these forms in a specific case). CONTACT AN ATTORNEY WITH ANY QUESTIONS If you have questions about how any of the information and/or forms contained on this website relate to your case, we strongly recommend that you contact a licensed attorney. For attorney referral, please contact the Blue Ridge Bar Association www.blueridgebarassociation.com CERTIFICATION By using the forms on this website, cherokeecourtclerk.com , you are certifying that you have read, understand, and agree with this DISCLAIMER. The Clerk of Courts, its officials, employees, agents and/or anyone contributing to the creation of the forms, instructions, other materials, frequently asked questions, and all other information provided on or by cherokeecourtclerk.com assume no responsibility for, and shall be held harmless for, any and all damages (direct, indirect and/or consequential) resulting from your reliance and/or use of any information, forms, and/or materials. The use of the information and forms on clerk.cherokeega.com does not guarantee any particular outcome in court.

*P lease click here to access the Ejuror website to complete the Juror Information Form or to print your Attendance Letter* Please do not check the Ejuror website for reporting instructions. JURY MESSAGE SUPERIOR COURT JUROR MESSAGE (3/24/2025 – 3/28/2025) This is your Superior Court jury message for Friday, March 28, 2025 All Superior Court jurors are excused for the week. Your debit cards will be loaded Friday after 6:00 P.M. You do not need to activate or register your cards. Judge Cannon, Judge Baker, Judge Wallace, Judge Davis, and Clerk Patty Baker thank you for your service. PLEASE READ : JURY S CAM INFO RMATION Please click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions. Deferral and Excusal Forms can be located here . If you have any questions, please email the Jury Department at jury@cherokeecountyga.gov In the event we experience inclement weather, please refer to the above jury message.

Abandoned Motor Vehicle Legal Notice Newspaper - Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Legal Notice Newspaper Multiple Vehicles - Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Legal Notice Newspaper Repair Facility - Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Legal Notice Salvage Dealer - Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Notice - Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Notice Repair Facility - Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Notice Salvage Dealer -Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Petition Advertisement Multiple Vehicle - Link Abandoned Motor Vehicle Petition Advertisement Single Vehicle - Link Abandoned Vehicle Motion for Order on Foreclosure - Link Abandoned Vehicle Packet-Prior to September 1, 2019 - Link Abandoned Vehicle Petition - Link Acknowledge Certificate (notary) - Link Affidavit Certificate - Link Affidavit for Foreclosure of Personal Property - Link Affidavit for Judgement and Writ of fifa on Consent Judgment-Magistrate - Link Affidavit of Notice - Link Answer to Petition for Abandoned Vehicle - Link Authorization to Close and Refund Prepaid Card Balances - Link Bad Check Warrants - Link Bank Garnishment - Link Certified copy certificate (notary) - Link CHEROKEE PROBATION INSTRUCTIONS--STATE - Link Child Support Addendum - Link Civil and Domestic Disposition Form - Link Civil and Domestic Information Form - Link Civil Answer form - Link Consent Judgment-Magistrate - Link CONVICTED FELON AFFIDAVIT - Link COST SCHEDULE - Link Disclaimer of Motor Vehicle Ownership Interest - Link Dismissal Form-fillable - Link Dispossessory Answer - Link Divorce Packet With Minor Children (Uncontested) - Link Divorce Packet Without Minor Children (Uncontested) - Link Document Custodian Certificate (notary) - Link Domestic Financial Affidavit - Link Domestic Standing Order w/o Children - Link Domestic Standing Order with Children - Link DS-11 (PDF) - Link DS-82 (PDF) - Link Employee Garnishment - Link Entry of Appearance-fillable - Link EVICTION REQUIREMENTS-CSO - Link Family Violence 3 yr/Permanent Protective Order Family Violence Ex Parte Protective Order Family Violence Twelve Month Protective Order FAQ Deeds and Records Federal Register CDC Order Form 3927 Certificate of Adoption FULL TIME STUDENT AFFIDAVIT Garnishment Notice GEORGIA PROBATION MANAGEMENT REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS-STATE Hearing on Removal of mobile Home HOME SCHOOL PARENT AFFIDAVIT Income Deduction Order Interrogatories Jurat Certificate (notary) Lien of Foreclosure on Mobile Home MILITARY AFFIDAVIT Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Motion to Compel Answers to Post Judgment Interrogatories-Magistrate Name Change of Adult Packet NON-US CITIZEN AFFIDAVIT Notary complaint form Notice for Lien Foreclosure on Abandoned Mobile Home Notice of Change of Address State Court Notice of Change of Address Superior Court Notice of Removal of Mobile Home Order Declaring Weather-Related Judicial Emergency Parenting Plan Passport Affidavit form Passport Prices And Checklist-English Pauper's Affidavit Pauper's Affidavit Order Payment Information Petition for Dispossessory-fillable Petition for Family Violence Protective Order Petition For Stalking Protective Order PLEA PACKET ATTY-STATE PLEA PACKET-SELF-REPRESENTED--STATE Post Judgment Interrogatories and Notice Pre-Trial Order Domestic Relations Pre-warrant Application PRESENCE WAIVER-STATE PRIMARY UNPAID CAREGIVER AFFIDAVIT Report of Divorce Annulment or Dissolution of Marriage (Form 3907) Request-Magistrate Rule 22 information Rule 22 Request--fillable Rule 22 request--State Rule 31 Magistrate Satisfaction of Judgment-Magistrate Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Affidavit Sheriff's Entry of Service SPANISH PLEA PACKET--SELF-REPRESENTED--STATE SPANISH PLEA PACKET-ATTY--STATE Stalking 3 yr/Permanent Protective Order Stalking Ex Parte Protective Order Stalking Permanent Protective Order Stalking Twelve Month Protective Order Statement of Claim-Complaint Subpoena for Production of Evidence Summary of CDC Order Summons Tenant's Declaration Terms Of Court Trade Name Application Traffic Citation-Mail In Instructions Translator Certificate (notary) Waiver of Arraignment--fillable WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL--STATE Witness Signature Certificate (notary) Witness Subpoena

Magistrate Court Clerk's Office Memo Expanding Electronic Filing The Mission of the Cherokee County Clerk’s office is to maintain and safeguard all documents appropriately presented for recording. We strive to provide quality customer service in a non-partisan and professional manner while affording dignity and respect to every individual. Common Legal Terms Legal Terms Magistrate Forms and Efile Cherokee County Clerk of Courts offer 24-7 efiling options and forms for specific case types. Uniform Magistrate Court Rules Uniform Magistrate Court Rules Cherokee County Marshal's Office The Cherokee County Marshal's Office was established in 1991 in the city of Canton, Georgia located approximately 50 miles north of Atlanta. How to Request a Copy If you come to our office, you can obtain copies by using our public search terminals or request assistance from the clerks in the office Docket Search-Purchase Copies This Online search program is provided by the Clerk of Courts as a convenience to attorneys, litigants and the general public. Fees All fees are set by law and subject to change. Please verify the fee amount with the Clerk's office. CDC Eviction Memorandum Tenant's Declaration (To Be Given To Landlord) Summary of CDC Order Federal Register CDC Order