Civil Law & Disputes

Foreign Judgment Recognition & Enforcement

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

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A foreign judgment is not automatically enforceable in Georgia. Check finality, proper service, jurisdiction, possible public-policy objections, document form and the debtor’s Georgian assets.

The right route starts by assessing current law, facts, documents and deadlines together. This page provides a practical framework; an individual strategy is formed only after a confidential case assessment.

Procedure

How the matter is managed

  1. 01

    Define the judgment, country, parties and remedy

  2. 02

    Check finality, service and the international basis

  3. 03

    Prepare certified copies, translations and required records

  4. 04

    After recognition, plan asset tracing, security and enforcement

Documents

Initial 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

Risks

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

Typical scenario

From facts to an action plan

A client approaches with documents, conflicting information or a close deadline. We first identify the legal position, downside risk and priority action, then create an evidence and procedure plan. This illustration is not a past result or a promise of outcome.

Official sources

Check the current rule

Last editorial review: 17 July 2026. Recheck fees, forms and procedure against the official source before filing.

Civil Procedure Code of GeorgiaCourts of GeorgiaLaw of Georgia on Enforcement Proceedings

FAQ

Direct answers to practical questions

Answers are general and do not replace individual legal advice.

01Does a foreign judgment operate automatically in Georgia?+

No. Recognition procedure, documents and objections depend on the country and judgment.

02Is an apostille enough for enforcement?+

An apostille addresses only one formal aspect. Finality, service, recognition and the enforcement application require separate review.

03Can Georgian assets be identified before recognition?+

It depends on the asset, confidentiality and available security route; early risk assessment is often important.

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