Georgia Collection Laws

The following is a summary of the Georgia Collection Laws. The information here may not be 100% accurate and should not to be construed as legal advise.
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Georgia Collection Laws Interest Rate
Legal: 7%
Judgment: 12%
Commercial Accounts: 18%

Georgia Collection Laws Statute Of Limitations (Years)
Open account: 4
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 7
Foreign Judgment: 5

Georgia Collection Laws Bad Check Laws (NSF) (Civil Penalty)
After 10 day written demand double damages up to $500 and service charge of $20 or 5%, whichever is greater

Georgia Collection Laws General Garnishment Exemptions
See federal law. City, County & State employees may be garnished

Georgia Collection Laws Collection Agency Bond & Licensing Rules
Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No

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