Civil Division Responsibilities

Deputy Marshals provide service of legal documents originating from the State and Magistrate Courts of Fulton County and other Courts of competent jurisdiction. The service areas of the Department are located within the political boundaries of Fulton County which includes all unincorporated areas and the ten Municipalities listed below:

• Atlanta
• Alpharetta
• College Park
• East Point
• Fairburn
• Hapeville
• Mountain Park
• Palmetto
• Roswell
• Union City

Levy and Sale 

Levy of Personal or Real Property
Any personal or real property belonging to the defendant can be levied or seized and held for judicial sale by the Marshal under the authority of a Fieri Facias (FIFA) except property that is under some kind of expressed exception. The plaintiff is responsible for providing proof of ownership of any property that is to be levied to the satisfaction of the Department.

Seized property must be stored in a bonded warehouse, or transported and stored by a licensed wrecker service in the case of vehicles, within the political boundaries of Fulton County. Prior to sale, the defendant may pay the judgment and all costs incurred to redeem the levied property to the plaintiff.

FIFA: A writ of execution commanding the Marshal to levy and make the amount of a judgment from the goods and chattels (an article of personal or real property) of the judgment debtor.

Marshal Sales
All levied property is sold at public auction to the highest bidder on the Courthouse steps outside of the Justice Center Tower at 185 Central Avenue, Atlanta.

All sales are for cash or certified funds and must be paid at the time of bid. A commission will be collected from the plaintiff at the time of the sale. Personal Property Sales: The commission will be seven percent (7%) on the first $1000.00 and five percent (5%) on any additional amount. Real Property (Real Estate) Sales: The commission will be ten percent (10%) on the first $100.00 and two percent (2%) on any amount over $100.00. Sales tax is collected at the current sales tax rate.

Day and Time of Sale
Personal Property - Held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month after 10 days of advertising.
Real Property - Held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, after advertising four consecutive Fridays. All sales begin at 10:00 a.m. 
  
Service Fees 
Please visit the link below for a list of current filing and service fees for the State and Magistrate Courts of Fulton County at: www.georgiacourts.org/courts/fulton/fees

Note: The Marshal's Department does not accept personal checks. Cash and business checks from a Law Firm are accepted. Do not mail cash.