To domesticate a subpoena in Georgia, attorneys must submit the foreign subpoena, along with a Georgia subpoena form and a $5.00 filing fee, to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where discovery is sought. Georgia Code § 24-13-112 outlines this process under UIDDA—no local counsel or court appearance is needed.
UIDDA Compliance Guide for Attorneys
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July 28, 2025
Georgia has adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) via O.C.G.A. § 24‑13‑112, allowing out‑of‑state attorneys to enforce subpoenas issued in Georgia without local litigation. However, a foreign subpoena is not enforceable unless it’s properly domesticated in the county where the Georgia-based witness or records are located
Under UIDDA, an attorney from the originating state must:
No judge or court hearing is required unless the subpoena is contested.
Issued subpoenas must:
Ensure it’s properly issued in your originating state and contains:
Countrywide Process will provide the appropriate Georgia subpoena template and UIDDA-compliant instructions to ensure accuracy.
File the foreign subpoena, Georgia subpoena, and the $5.00 filing fee with the Clerk of Superior Court in the discovery county.
The clerk will reissue the Georgia subpoena without a court appearance.
Countrywide Process will serve the subpoena under Georgia’s service of process rules and return Proof of Service.
If the recipient objects, they must file a motion to quash or modify. You may then file a motion to enforce in the Georgia Superior Court.
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Yes. Georgia adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act under O.C.G.A. § 24‑13‑112.
The issuance fee is $5.00 per subpoena, payable to the Clerk of Superior Court.
You file it with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the discovery is to be conducted.
No. UIDDA allows out-of-state attorneys to domesticate subpoenas without needing Georgia counsel or a court appearance.
You need the foreign subpoena, a Georgia application, subpoena form, contact information for counsel and parties, and the $5 fee.”
Most clerks issue the local subpoena within 1–3 business days after receiving all documents and fees.
We suggest a Countrywide Process licensed professional process server, instead of the sheriff or any adult over 18 who is not a party, may serve it under Georgia Rule 45.
Yes. The recipient may file a motion to quash or modify the subpoena in court.
Yes. You can issue subpoenas for documents, depositions, or premises inspection under UIDDA.
Yes. We assist with the full process—form provision, filing, and licensed service—in all Georgia counties.
