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GAPPS

Georgia Association of Professional Process Servers

ActiveEst. 2000stateGeorgia

Mission Statement

To promote relations between the process serving profession, the legal community and the general public; to promote the legislative interests of the profession; and to promote the continuing education of process servers in Georgia. Dedicated to promoting a high level of professional and ethical standards for the process serving profession in Georgia.

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About Georgia Association of Professional Process Servers

Geographic Coverage

Georgia statewide

Membership

Who can join:
Professional process servers in Georgia; members committed to excellent service and ethical standards

Leadership

Leadership as of April 2026

  • Past President: Matt Marks (2009–2011)
  • Past President: Deb Duchon (2013–2014)
  • Board Member: Muhsin Hassan

Events & Conferences

  • Annual Conference and Continuing Education Seminar: Includes 12-hour pre-certification and 5-hour continuing education training; 8th annual conference held in 2020

Services & Benefits

  • Authorized pre-certification training (12 hours)
  • Continuing education (5 hours)
  • Networking
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Ethical standards promotion
  • Investigative services support

Legislative Involvement

GAPPS advocated for Georgia's 2010 certification law (Senate Bill 491). In 2013, GAPPS filed suit against sheriffs over bans on private process servers (the case was ultimately lost at the GA Supreme Court in 2017). GAPPS is an approved pre-certification training provider recognized by the GA Judicial Council as of 2026.

Notable Information

GAPPS is approved by the Georgia Judicial Council as a pre-certification training provider for the Georgia Certified Process Server program. The organization played a central role in establishing Georgia's 2010 process server certification law. Active website with recent NAPPS 2026 conference announcements confirms ongoing operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GAPPS?
GAPPS, the Georgia Association of Professional Process Servers, is a statewide organization founded around 2000 to promote the process serving profession in Georgia. GAPPS is dedicated to fostering relations between process servers, the legal community, and the public, while promoting ethical standards, continuing education, and legislative interests.
How do I join GAPPS?
You can learn about membership by visiting gappsprocess.com or contacting GAPPS directly. Membership is open to professional process servers in Georgia who are committed to excellent service and upholding GAPPS's ethical standards.
When was GAPPS founded?
GAPPS was founded around 2000. The association played a key role in advocating for Georgia's 2010 process server certification law (Senate Bill 491), helping establish mandatory professional standards for the profession in Georgia.
Is GAPPS an approved training provider?
Yes. GAPPS is an approved pre-certification training provider recognized by the Georgia Judicial Council for the Georgia Certified Process Server program. GAPPS offers the required 12-hour pre-certification course and 5-hour continuing education required for certification.
What are the benefits of GAPPS membership?
GAPPS members receive access to pre-certification and continuing education training, networking opportunities, legislative advocacy representation, and membership in a community of process servers committed to Georgia's highest professional and ethical standards.
How does GAPPS support process servers legislatively?
GAPPS has been active in Georgia legislative matters for over two decades. The association successfully advocated for Georgia's 2010 certification law and has continued to fight for process server interests in the courts and legislature. In 2013, GAPPS challenged sheriff bans on private process servers through litigation.
Does GAPPS hold an annual conference?
Yes. GAPPS holds an annual conference and continuing education seminar. The 8th annual conference was held in 2020, featuring training to meet Georgia's certification and continuing education requirements.

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