If you hold a civil judgment against a defendant in Georgia, your ability to collect depends on three things: knowing where the defendant lives today, knowing what they own that’s leviable under Georgia law, and knowing how long you have to act.

VerdictIntel runs all three. Licensed in Georgia. Court-admissible reports. Senior investigator review on every case.

Georgia judgment law at a glance

• Judgment duration: 7 years initial term.
• Renewal: Dormant after 7 years; 3 years to revive via scire facias.
• Post-judgment interest: Prime rate + 3% (set quarterly).
• Wage garnishment: Lesser of 25% of disposable earnings or amount over 30× federal minimum wage.
• Homestead exemption: $21,500 ($43,000 joint).
• Courts of original jurisdiction: State Court or Superior Court.

What this means for your case

Georgia’s 7-year dormancy + 3-year revival window creates a hard 10-year cliff. Asset searches in Georgia frequently focus on real estate (especially in metro Atlanta) and the heavy concentration of small businesses operating as LLCs.

Our services in Georgia

• Defendant Locate — current address, phone, email, known associates. From $49 flat. 24–48 hour turnaround.
• Standard Asset Search — comprehensive in-state report. From $247 flat. 5–7 business days.
• Skip Tracing — multi-source location work for evasive defendants.
• Judgment Monitoring — quarterly surveillance to flag changes in the defendant’s financial picture.

How to get started

Submit a case through the form on our home page or call 346-396-2500. A senior investigator will respond within one business hour during business days.

This page provides general information about Georgia judgment-enforcement law and is not legal advice. State law changes; verify current statutes with counsel before relying on this summary. VerdictIntel is an investigative agency, not a law firm.