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title: "Filing Writ of Execution and Initiating Proceedings"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/enforcement-services-en/filing-writ-of-execution-and-initiating-proceedings-en-3045"
field: "Enforcement Services"
description: "Learn how to file a writ of execution and initiate enforcement proceedings in Georgia. Find an expert lawyer on Legal.ge."
reviewed: "2026-07-09"
updated: "2026-10-14"
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# Filing Writ of Execution and Initiating Proceedings

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## Introduction and Service Overview

Winning a court dispute and obtaining a legally binding decision is only halfway to restoring your violated rights or recovering the money owed to you. If the debtor does not voluntarily comply with the decision of the court (or another authorized body, such as a notary or arbitration), forced enforcement becomes necessary. Filing a writ of execution and initiating proceedings is the fundamental first step that turns a theoretical legal victory into a tangible result. This service involves the creditor submitting a properly executed enforcement document to the National Bureau of Enforcement or a private execution officer, thereby triggering coercive legal mechanisms against the debtor.

Any procedural error or loss of time at this stage can lead to severe consequences for the creditor. For instance, the debtor might take advantage of the delay to hide property, alienate assets, or transfer funds from bank accounts. Therefore, initiating the proceedings quickly and correctly is critically important for subsequent successful enforcement.

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### How long is a writ of execution valid in Georgia?

Generally, for civil court decisions, a writ of execution is valid and can be presented for enforcement within 10 years from the date the decision takes legal effect.

### What documents must accompany the application?

You must provide the original writ of execution, an application clearly stating your demands, copy of ID, proof of payment of the initial enforcement fee, and bank account details for receiving funds.

### Can enforcement proceedings be initiated electronically?

No, the original writ of execution must usually be submitted physically in paper form to the execution bureau or the private execution officer, although initial communications can be electronic.