Foreign Judgment Recognition & Enforcement: Documents

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Foreign Judgment Recognition & Enforcement

Recognition and enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Georgia: jurisdiction, documents, translation, objections, assets and an execution plan.

Before acting, verify the legal basis, deadline and consistency of the documents. This guide is a preparation framework, not an individual legal opinion.

Step-by-step process

1. Define the judgment, country, parties and remedy
2. Check finality, service and the international basis
3. Prepare certified copies, translations and required records
4. After recognition, plan asset tracing, security and enforcement

Required-document checklist

• Final judgment and proof of finality
• Evidence of proper service on the respondent
• Treaty or other international basis where relevant
• Certified copy, apostille/legalisation and Georgian translation
• Information about the debtor’s Georgian property, accounts or business

Authorities, translation and representation

The specific procedure determines the authority, personal-appearance requirement, power of attorney, notarisation, certified translation, apostille or legalisation. A foreign document should be assessed under both its country of origin and the receiving authority's rules.

Key risks and common mistakes

• Filing only an ordinary copy of the foreign judgment
• No proof of service or finality
• Confusing recognition with enforcement
• Delaying asset tracing or security

Checking recent changes

This page was editorially reviewed on 17 July 2026. Before a filing, transaction or dispute, verify the effective date, transitional rule, current form and official fee.

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