What is the House of Justice in Georgia and what services can you get there?
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Short answer
The House of Justice is a branch of Georgia's Public Service Hall under the Ministry of Justice, where IDs, passports, civil registration and property services are in one place. Services of the Public Service Development Agency and the National Agency of Public Registry are also available online. By 2024 the network had grown to 121 branches.
Why
- The Public Service Hall is a public institution: its branches grew from 12 in 2012 to 121 in 2024, and a mobile Public Service Hall has operated since 2021.
- As of 5 June 2026, citizens can get 331 services through Public Service Halls, territorial offices and authorised persons, and 321 of them can be received remotely.
- The Public Service Development Agency provides the electronic ID card, passport, citizenship, and birth and marriage registration through these branches.
Details
The most requested services of the Public Service Development Agency include the electronic identity card, Georgian citizenship, registration of birth, passport and registration of marriage. The Agency's own address in Tbilisi (1 Zviad Gamsakhurdia Sanapiro Street) is listed as 'Public Service Hall • House of Justice'. In English the branches are called 'Houses of Justice': a list of addresses is in the Service Centers section on napr.gov.ge.
Registry services such as a property extract are also ordered at these branches or online. For marriage of foreigners see how foreigners can get married in Georgia, for apostilles and powers of attorney see how to get an apostille, power of attorney or certificate, and for ID see piradoba and the Georgian passport.
Tip
The list of House of Justice branches is on napr.gov.ge in the Service Centers section, Houses of Justice tab. Check opening hours and booking rules with the call centre at 032 2 405 405.
What may differ
The set of services and opening hours depend on the specific branch, and the numbers of services and branches keep growing, so the figures above refer to the dates given. For a particular document, check the service terms with the Agency.
Common misconception
The House of Justice only issues ID cards and passports.
What actually happens
This is not true. Besides the documents of the Public Service Development Agency, registry services are available there: as of 5 June 2026, citizens get 331 services through such branches and other channels.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Services and opening hours change, so check official websites.
House of Justice in Georgia: services for foreignersRelated questions
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What should a foreigner do after losing a passport in Georgia?
A foreigner who loses a passport in Georgia should contact the embassy or consulate of their own country for a replacement or an emergency travel document.
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How do you change your first name or surname in Georgia?
A first name or surname in Georgia is changed on an application at a Public Service Hall or an Agency office, for a 75 GEL fee within 60 calendar days.
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How do you get a divorce in Georgia?
A divorce in Georgia is registered on the spouses' joint written application at a Public Service Hall (House of Justice) for a 60 GEL fee, 5 working days after filing.
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How do you get a birth certificate for a child born in Georgia?
Birth registration and the certificate are free in Georgia, and the record is made no later than the next working day after the required documents are submitted.