Atlanta's premium process serving partner. GPS-documented, photo-verified, and guaranteed within 48 hours — built for law firms, collection agencies, and property managers who cannot afford failure.
Our streamlined workflow ensures your documents are served fast, legally, and with full documentation — all trackable in real time via ServeManager.
Two service tiers — Standard and Priority — priced by service zone. Every serve includes GPS documentation, a professional affidavit, and real-time ServeManager tracking.
We built Reliant Process Solutions because the legal community deserves a process serving partner that treats every serve as mission-critical — because for your client, it is.
| Feature | Reliant | Nationals | Independents |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Attempt | 24–48 hrs | 5–6 days | Variable |
| GPS Every Attempt | ✓ | Some | Rare |
| Photo Documented | ✓ | Some | Rare |
| Live Tracking | ✓ Live | Limited | ✗ |
| Evening/Weekend | ✓ Available | Extra cost | Negotiate |
| Skip Trace Incl. | ✓ Coll/Priority | Extra cost | Extra cost |
| Success Rate | 90%+ | ~80% | Variable |
Three primary client segments, each with tailored service tiers, volume pricing, and dedicated account management.
Volume clients (50+ serves/month) qualify for dedicated account management and custom pricing.
Inquire About Volume Pricing →Active server network across 15 Georgia counties with 24–48 hour first attempt guarantees in all covered areas.
Outside these counties? We may still be able to serve you. Contact us before placing your order to confirm coverage — we're actively expanding our server network across Georgia.
Everything you need to know before placing your first order.
Still have questions? →Standard and Collection tiers guarantee a first attempt within 48 hours. Priority tier guarantees first attempt within 24 hours. Same-Day tier dispatches a server within 2 hours during business hours.
We actively serve Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Douglas, Paulding, Bartow, Forsyth, Rockdale, Hall, Clayton, Henry, Fayette, and Walton counties. Contact us for service outside these counties — we can often accommodate requests.
You receive a comprehensive attempt report with GPS-stamped, photo-documented evidence of every attempt — sufficient for courts requiring due diligence documentation. Per our terms, fees are non-refundable, but you get complete records plus options: additional attempts, skip trace, or new address attempt.
Yes. Collection tier includes 1 skip trace; Priority includes 2. Standard clients can add a skip trace for $75 (standard) or $95 (expedited). Additional searches available at $75 each beyond what's included.
If service is not completed same-day, your order automatically converts to Priority tier. You're charged the applicable Priority zone rate and receive a refund for the difference. Priority terms then apply: 8 attempts over 30 days, 24-hour first attempt, 2 skip traces included.
Yes. Clients with 50+ serves/month qualify for 10–15% volume discounts, dedicated account management, monthly invoicing (net-7), and quarterly business reviews. Contact us to discuss a custom SLA agreement.
A professionally executed affidavit with GPS coordinates, timestamps, and photo documentation at each attempt. Electronic delivery within 24 hours of successful service. Notarized where Georgia law requires. Formatted to meet court filing requirements.
Fill out the form and our team confirms within 2 hours. Or call us directly to speak with an operations specialist.
Law firms, collection agencies, and property managers across Metro Atlanta rely on Reliant for speed, accuracy, and court-ready documentation.
"We switched to Reliant after struggling with missed SLAs from a national provider. The 48-hour guarantee is real — they've hit it on every single order. The GPS-stamped affidavits have also held up perfectly in every court filing."
"The Collection tier with skip trace included is a game-changer for our volume. We process 80+ serves a month. The evening and weekend attempts have dramatically improved our success rate on evasive debtors. ROI is undeniable."
"Evictions are time-critical. Reliant's court filing add-on means I don't have to send a paralegal to file. They serve and file, and I get the confirmation same day. Worth every penny of the Priority tier for our high-stakes cases."
Reliant Process Solutions maintains an active network of certified process servers across 15 Georgia counties. Select your county below to learn about coverage, typical serve times, and local courthouse requirements.
Understanding Georgia's legal framework ensures your serves are valid, your cases advance, and your documentation stands up in court.
Get Expert Help →Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4), service of process requires delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant personally, or by leaving copies at the defendant's dwelling or usual place of abode with a resident of suitable age and discretion. For corporations, service is made on the registered agent, president, or other officer. Georgia courts require strict compliance with these statutes — improper service is a common basis for dismissal or delay.
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4Georgia's eviction process (dispossessory) is governed by O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 et seq. After a landlord files a dispossessory affidavit, the court issues a summons that must be personally served on the tenant, or posted on the door if personal service is unsuccessful. Proper service is critical — defective service delays the entire proceeding. Reliant Process Solutions is experienced in all stages of Georgia eviction document service, from initial dispossessory summons through writ of possession enforcement.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50Georgia requires a certified process server to execute a written return of service (affidavit) attesting to the time, date, location, and method of service. Under Georgia rules, this affidavit is filed with the court as proof that proper service was accomplished. Reliant's GPS-stamped, photo-verified affidavits are specifically designed to meet these requirements and withstand legal challenges. Every affidavit includes: identity of person served, description of documents served, exact location with GPS coordinates, photographic documentation, and process server certification.
Georgia Civil Practice ActWhen personal service cannot be accomplished after diligent attempts, Georgia courts may authorize service by publication (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(f)(1)) upon demonstration of due diligence. Our comprehensive attempt documentation — GPS coordinates, timestamps, and photographs at every attempt — provides the evidentiary foundation courts require to authorize publication service. Our skip trace services also help locate defendants who have relocated, significantly improving first-attempt success rates before resorting to publication.
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(f)(1)In Georgia, a lawsuit must be served within five years of filing under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(c), but waiting risks statute of limitations issues and defendant evasion. Courts also expect reasonably prompt service. Reliant's guaranteed 48-hour first attempt ensures your case begins moving immediately, protecting your client's legal position and demonstrating the diligence courts expect. For urgent matters with imminent court dates or expiring deadlines, our Priority (24-hour) and Same-Day (2-hour dispatch) tiers provide critical speed.
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(c)Everything attorneys, paralegals, collection agencies, and property managers need to know about service of process in Georgia — from legal requirements to best practices.
Process serving is the formal legal procedure of delivering court documents — summonses, complaints, subpoenas, orders to show cause, writs, and other legal papers — to defendants, respondents, witnesses, or other parties involved in legal proceedings. In Georgia, proper service of process is constitutionally required to give courts jurisdiction over defendants and to satisfy due process requirements under the 14th Amendment. Without valid service, a court cannot enter a binding judgment against a defendant, making process serving one of the most consequential steps in any litigation.
Law firms handling personal injury, family law, civil litigation, and collections rely on process servers to initiate lawsuits and enforce court orders. Collection agencies use process servers to serve defendants in debt collection actions — skip trace is often required when debtors have relocated. Property managers and eviction attorneys depend on process servers to serve dispossessory warrants and summons in Georgia's eviction process. Healthcare and insurance companies need subpoenas served for medical records and depositions. Any individual or entity initiating civil litigation in a Georgia court requires professional, properly documented process serving to protect their legal position.
Reliant Process Solutions serves all categories of legal documents required in Georgia civil proceedings. This includes civil summons and complaints initiating lawsuits; dispossessory warrants and summons for eviction proceedings; subpoenas for testimony and document production; restraining orders and temporary protective orders (TPOs); garnishment notices and post-judgment collection documents; divorce and family law petitions; order to show cause notices; notices of hearing and court orders; mechanic's liens and related commercial documents; and any other document requiring formal legal service under Georgia law. Our process servers are trained on the specific service requirements for each document type.
The timeframe for successful process serving in Metro Atlanta depends on the defendant's availability, address accuracy, and tier selected. With Reliant's Standard tier, 90% of serves are completed within 4 attempts over 15 days — our average successful serve time is 1.8 to 2.3 days depending on county. The Priority tier, with a 24-hour first attempt and dedicated server, achieves a 92% success rate with an average completion time under 3 days. For emergency matters, our Same-Day tier dispatches a server within 2 hours and successfully completes 55% of serves on the same day, with 95% completion within 5 days. The biggest factors affecting serve time are address accuracy (always verify before ordering) and defendant cooperation or evasion patterns.
Professional process serving in Atlanta, Georgia typically ranges from $75 to $550+ depending on service tier, urgency, and complexity. Reliant Process Solutions offers fotwo service tiers priced by zone: Standard (from $80 Inside Perimeter / $95 Outside Perimeter) for law firms and routine serves; and Priority (Standard + $50 per zone) for expedited service with dedicated server assignment. Extended areas beyond 40 miles from Atlanta carry a per-mile surcharge. Add-on services include skip trace ($75–$95), additional attempts beyond tier limits ($45–$55 each), rush service upgrades (+$110–$125), stakeout surveillance ($200/4-hour block), and court filing assistance ($45–$75). All pricing is transparent with no hidden fees — payment via Stripe at order placement.
After successful service, Reliant delivers a court-ready affidavit of service (also called a "return of service" or "proof of service") electronically within 24 hours. This document contains the process server's sworn statement attesting to the date, time, exact location (GPS coordinates), identity of person served, description of documents served, and method of service. In Georgia, this affidavit is filed with the court as official proof that service was accomplished. Notarization is included where Georgia law requires. For failed service attempts, we provide a comprehensive attempt report with the same GPS and photo documentation, which supports motions for service by publication under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(f)(1) when all reasonable personal service attempts have been exhausted.
Same-Day tier puts a certified Georgia process server in motion within 2 hours of your order. For expiring deadlines, imminent hearings, or time-critical TRO enforcement — this is the tier built for it.
Specific answers for law firms, collection agencies, and property managers.
Reliant Process Solutions prices by zone and tier. Standard: $80–$100 (Inside Perimeter: Fulton/Cobb/DeKalb) or $95–$120 (Outside Perimeter). Priority adds $50 to any zone rate. Extended areas beyond 40 miles from Atlanta add $10/mile (Standard) or $15/mile (Priority). Multiple people at the same address: +$40 per additional person. Add-ons: skip trace $75/person, additional attempts $45–$55 each, rush upgrade (+$110–$125), stakeout ($200/4hr), and court filing ($45–$75).
Under Georgia law, a defendant cannot legally "refuse" personal service. If a server physically presents the documents to the defendant and the defendant refuses to take them, the server can place the documents at the defendant's feet or nearby — this constitutes valid personal service. Our servers are trained on Georgia's exact statutes and will document the interaction with GPS and photos to ensure the service is legally defensible.
Yes. Georgia law permits service at a defendant's usual place of business when the defendant is present. Our servers are skilled at discreet workplace service, minimizing disruption while ensuring legally valid delivery. For corporate defendants, service can be made on a registered agent, officer, or managing agent at the place of business. All workplace serves are GPS-documented and executed with professionalism.
Our skip trace service searches public records, proprietary databases, utility records, and other available data sources to locate a defendant's current address. Standard skip trace results are typically returned within 24–48 hours. Expedited skip trace ($95) prioritizes the search and typically delivers results within 4–8 hours. Collection tier includes 1 skip trace; Priority includes 2. Additional searches are $75 each. Skip trace does not guarantee location — results depend on available public data for the individual.
Yes — court filing is available as an add-on service. Standard court filing is $45; rush filing is $75. We handle filing at the appropriate Georgia court after successful service, and you receive confirmation with the filed affidavit. This is particularly popular with property managers and law firms handling high volumes of similar cases. Court filing is not included in base tier pricing but can be added to any order.
Yes. All Reliant Process Solutions servers are trained on Georgia service of process statutes, certified in proper service procedures, and covered under our general liability and errors & omissions (E&O) insurance policy. Our A-tier servers maintain a 95%+ success rate and undergo continuous performance monitoring. We carry both general liability and professional liability insurance, providing you and your clients with protection against any service errors.
Substituted service in Georgia (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4(e)(7)) allows service to be accomplished by leaving documents at the defendant's dwelling with a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there. This is a valid method of service when the defendant is not personally present. Our servers are trained to identify appropriate persons for substituted service, collect their information, and document the interaction fully. All substituted serves are GPS-stamped and photographed to create an unimpeachable record.