Non-Compete Agreement in Georgia

Georgia Requirements

• Employee must be in a covered category (executives, sales, professionals with customer contact, etc.)
• Time presumed reasonable: ≤ 2 years for employment, ≤ 5 years for sale of business
• Geographic area must be defined and reasonable
• Court may 'blue pencil' overbroad restrictions (modify, but not rewrite)
• Restrictions must protect a legitimate business interest (trade secrets, customer goodwill, etc.)

How to Complete This Form

1. 1Obtain a blank quitclaim deed form that complies with your state's requirements.
2. 2Enter the full legal name and address of the grantor (the person transferring the property).
3. 3Enter the full legal name and address of the grantee (the person receiving the property).
4. 4Include the complete legal description of the property (obtained from the current deed or county records).
5. 5Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public and any required witnesses.
6. 6File the deed with the county recorder's office along with any required transfer tax forms and fees.
7. 7Keep a copy of the recorded deed for your records.

Non-Compete Agreement in Other States

Other Forms in Georgia