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Lost or Stolen U.S. Passports ​ If your passport has been lost or stolen, it should be reported immediately to help protect yourself against identity theft and to prevent someone else from using the passport. ​ To replace and report a lost or stolen passport If you are in the United States and are traveling in 2 weeks or less: ​​ Make an appointment to apply in person at a Passport Agency or Center to replace your passport in 5 business days or less (based on need, some restrictions apply). You must submit Form DS-11 and DS-64 in person to the agency. You may: Use our online guide to fill out Form DS-11 and DS-64 and then print for submission by mail or in person; or Print Form DS-11 and Form DS-64 and complete by hand. If you are in the United States and are not traveling within 2 weeks: ​​ You must submit Form DS-11 and DS-64 in person at an authorized Passport Application Acceptance Facility . You may: Use our online guide to fill out Form DS-11 and DS-64 and then print for submission by mail or in person; or Print Form DS-11 and Form DS-64 and complete by hand. To report a lost or stolen passport only (without replacing) If you would like to report a lost or stolen passport, but you do not need a new passport: Call us toll free at 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793), or Complete, sign, and mail Form DS-64 to the address on the form If you find another person's lost U.S. passport, please mail it in a sturdy envelope to: ATTN: CLASP U.S. Department of State CA/PPT/S/L/LE 4th Floor 1150 Passport Services PL Dulles, VA 20189-1150 To Report the Non-Receipt of a Passport After Mailing ​ If the Online Passport Status System or the National Passport Information Center has indicated that your newly issued passport has been mailed out, but you have not received it after ten business days, you should contact the National Passport Information Center to report the non-receipt of the passport. If you do not report the non-receipt of your passport within 90 days from the date the passport was issued, you will be required to reapply and pay all applicable fees.

WHAT IS A NOTARY PUBLIC? ​ A notary public is a person of proven integrity appointed by a Clerk of Superior Court to serve the public as an impartial witness in taking acknowledgments, administering oaths, and affirmations, and other acts authorized by law. Notaries are required to follow simple instructions and exercise good judgment and discretion when executing their office. Notarization does not insure the statements contained in the document are true or accurate. The notary has no obligation to verify a document’s content or to indicate he/she has knowledge of the contents of the document or of the copy certified. Notarization does not legalize or validate a document. A document with errors prior to notarization will contain the same errors afterwards. Notary Training Webinar Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00am-11:30am A representative from The Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Cooperative Authority will conduct the training session. All notaries are invited to attend. Zoom link is listed below. Session is open to a limited number of participants on a first come, first serve basis. ​ Please note that the webinar last between 60-90 minutes. ​ Please Register at: ​ https://gsccca-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-ypqDkjEtbRRoUhoMhh5vjrLVdxJqVa [gsccca-org.zoom.us] ​ For more information contact rlrussett@cherokeega.com ​ ​

Passports for Minors Under 16 (minors under 16 can NOT use the renewal form) Quick Facts ​ Who Needs One: ​ Every minor regardless of age traveling overseas must have a valid passport Valid For: 5 years ​ Submission Method: Passport applications for minors under age 16 must be submitted in person at a passport agency or authorized passport application acceptance facility. The minor must be present. Both parents or guardians should appear with the minor. If both parents/guardians cannot be present, see parental consent for additional document requirements. What you need to apply for a minor's passport ​ Evidence of U.S. Citizenship Photo Identification Parental Consent Passport Photo Application Forms Passport Fees 1. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship ​ You must submit one of the following original certified documents as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship for your child (photocopies are not acceptable): ​ Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (must meet all of the following requirements): Issued by City, County, or State of birth Lists bearer's full name, date of birth, and place of birth Lists parent(s) full names Has date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth) Has registrar's signature Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar Previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged) Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship If your child was born in the United States and cannot obtain a certified birth certificate that meets all the requirements listed above, you will need to submit a combination of documents as secondary evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as: ​​ Delayed birth certificate (filed after one year of birth) Hospital records Religious records (certificate of baptism, communion, blessing, family bible, etc.) Early school records If your child has never had a birth certificate filed, see required documents. If your child has previously been issued a passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and it is not available to submit with your application, you may request a file search. If your child was born outside the United States and has U.S. citizenship by birth to one or more U.S. citizen parents, or derived U.S. citizenship through the naturalization of parents, and does not have a Certificate of Citizenship, see required documents .

Obtaining Copies If you need to obtain a copy of a document filed in Superior, State or Magistrate court, first determine the type of copy you require. Georgia law determines the cost charged for copies, the Clerk of Court's office can not waive these fees. We have a statutory obligation to collect fees for copies. ​ If you would like a regular copy, you can purchase and print them from our online portal Docket search-purchase copies ​ You can also obtain eCertified copies online via e cert.gsccca.org ​ ​ The Clerk of Court's mailing address is 90 North Street Suite G-170 Canton GA 30114 Regular Copy You may come in to our office or request the copy by mail. If you would like a regular copy online, you can purchase and print them from our online portal Docket search-purchase copies 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 ​ Regular copies printed from the public search terminals are $.50 per page Regular copies in which assistance is required are $1.00 per page If you would like to request a regular copy by mail, please include the following information: ​​ Names of parties referenced in case Case number, if available Title of document to be copied (final decree, settlement agreement, etc) Type of copy Cost of copies (if you are unsure the exact number of pages, please contact the Clerk of Court's Office) Regular--$ 1.00 per page by mail We will also need a self addressed stamped envelope for returning the copies Money order or cash for payment of copies (we do not recommend sending cash through the mail) The Clerk of Court's mailing address is: 90 North Street Suite G-170 Canton, GA 30114

Cherokee County Clerk's Office is unable to provide forms or packets. All forms must be drafted by an attorney or the individual requesting court action. As clerks we are unable to provide legal advice (venue, jurisdiction, forms required, etc.) pursuant to O.C.G.A 15-19-51 (A)(4). If you need assistance with divorce filing requirements, we strongly suggest you consult with an attorney. Civil and Domestic Information Form Civil and Domestic Disposition Form General Civil and Domestic Relations Case Filing Instructions Provide the class of court and county in which the case is being filed. Provide the plaintiff’s and defendant’s names. Provide the plaintiff’s attorney’s name and State Bar number. If you are representing yourself, provide your own name and check the self-represented box. Provide the primary type of case by checking only one appropriate box. Cases can be either general civil or domestic relations and only one type of primary case within those categories. Check the case type that most accurately describes the primary case. If applicable, check one sub-type under the primary case type. If you are making more than one type of claim, check the case type that involves the largest amount of damages or the one you consider most important. See below for definitions of each case type. Provide an answer to the four questions, at bottom, by checking the appropriate boxes and/or filling in the appropriate lines.

Abandoned Vehicle FORMS FOR VEHICLES TOWED OR BECOMING ABANDONED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 ABANDONED VEHICLE PACKET FORMS FOR VEHICLES TOWED OR BECOMING ABANDONED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 PETITION FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE LIEN FORECLOSURE ANSWER TO PETITION FOR ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE LIEN FORECLOSURE ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE-TOWING OR STORAGE FACILITY ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE FOR NEWSPAPER TOWING OR STORAGE COMPANY SINGLE VEHICLE ABANDONED VEHICLE NOTICE FOR NEWSPAPER TOWING OR STORAGE COMPANY SINGLE VEHICLE ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE-REPAIR FACILITY ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE LEGAL NOTICE FOR NEWSPAPER-REPAIR FACILITY ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE-SALVAGE DEALER ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE LEGAL NOTICE FOR NEWSPAPER-SALVAGE DEALER DISCLAIMER OF OWNERSHIP ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE-MULTIPLE VEHICLE ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE-SINGLE VEHICLE MOTION FOR ORDER ON FORECLOSURE

Passports for Minors Age 16 and 17 Valid For: ​ 10 years Submission Method: MUST apply in person on Form DS-11 Parent Identification: A parent can identify a minor that does not have his or her own identification Parental Consent Minors ages 16-17 with their own identification can apply for a passport by themselves; however, it is recommended that at least one parent appear in person with the minor to identify him/her and to show parental awareness. Parental Awareness ​​ Having a parent accompany the minor when applying, Listing a parent as the Emergency Contact on the application, Using a parent’s check to pay the passport fees, or A signed statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent (should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent’s ID). Required Documentation ​ Evidence of U.S. Citizenship ​ You must submit one of the following original documents as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship (photocopies are not acceptable): ​ Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (must meet all of the following requirements): Issued by City, County, or State of birth Lists bearer’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth Lists parent(s) full names Has date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth) Has registrar’s signature Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar Previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged) Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth Naturalization Certificate Certificate of Citizenship

Obtaining Copies If you need to obtain a copy of a document filed in Superior, State or Magistrate court, first determine the type of copy you require. Georgia law determines the cost charged for copies, the Clerk of Court's office cannot waive these fees. We have a statutory obligation to collect fees for copies. ​ If you would like a regular copy online, you can print copies on the web free at https://deeds.cherokeega.com ​ You can also obtain eCertified copies online via ecert.gsccca.org ​ The Clerk of Court's mailing address is 90 North Street Suite G-150 Canton GA 30114 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regular Copies – ​ You may come in to our office or request the copy by mail. ​If you would like a regular copy online, you can print copies on the web free at https://deeds.cherokeega.com 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 ​ Regular copies printed from the public search terminals are $.50 per page Regular copies in which assistance is required are $1.00 per page If you would like to request a regular copy by mail, please include the following information: ​ Names of parties referenced on the document Title of document to be copied (Warranty Deed, Security Deed, Plat, etc.) Type of copy (Regular or Certified) Cost of copies (if you are unsure the exact number of pages, please search the website at https://deeds.cherokeega.com ) Regular--$ 1.00 per page by mail We will also need a self-addressed stamped envelope for returning the copies Money order or cash for payment of copies (we do not recommend sending cash through the mail) The Clerk of Court's mailing address is 90 North Street Suite G-150 Canton GA 30114 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certified Copies – ​ A certified copy is a copy of a document signed and certified as a true copy by the officer of the court to whose custody the original is entrusted. You may come in to our office or request the certified copy by mail. If you come to our office, you can obtain certified copies by request assistance from the clerks in the office ​​Certified copies are $2.00 for the seal and $0.50 per page If you would like to request a certified copy by mail, please include the following information: ​​Names of parties referenced on the document Title of document to be copied (Warranty Deed, Security Deed, Plat, etc.) Type of copy (Regular or Certified) Cost of copies (if you are unsure the exact number of pages, please search the website at https://deeds.cherokeega.com ) Certified-- $2.00 for the seal and $0.50 per page by mail We will also need a self-addressed stamped envelope for returning the copies Money order or cash for payment of copies (we do not recommend sending cash through the mail) The Clerk of Court's mailing address is 90 North Street Suite G-150 Canton GA 30114