Georgia Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Georgia rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent3 days — 3-Business-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate (Demand for Possession) (business days)Source: Ga. Code § 44-7-50(a) (HB 404, eff. 7/1/2024)
Lease violationsee statute — no right to cureSource: Ga. Code § 44-7-50(a) (demand for possession; no statutory cure period)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mailSource: Ga. Code § 44-7-51 (affidavit and summons); demand may be made by any reasonable written method
StatuteGeorgia Code Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 3 (Dispossessory Proceedings)

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Georgia

Serve the notice exactly as Georgia law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Georgia?

3 days (3-Business-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate (Demand for Possession)), Ga. Code § 44-7-50(a) (HB 404, eff. 7/1/2024). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mail. Ga. Code § 44-7-51 (affidavit and summons); demand may be made by any reasonable written method Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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