Application for Membership

Application for membership shall be made within six months after becoming eligible for membership. O.C.G.A. §47-25-40.

An application packet may be downloaded below which includes the Application Form and authorization forms for dues payment options.

Once accepted for membership, a Member must pay dues on or before the 10th day of the month.  Dues are 3.42% of the monthly base as established in O.C.G.A.§47-25-81(a).  If you need assistance in calculating the dues, please contact the office.

If a member ceases to act as the duly qualified and commissioned Chief Magistrate, he or she may (1) request retirement benefits or (2) request a refund of dues if that Chief Magistrate has not vested.

Mail the application to the Fund office with check or money order for the amount indicated per our office to:

Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia
1210 Greenbelt Drive
Griffin, GA 30224

Download Application to Join (PDF, 1.71 MB)