Process service and court filing in Chatham County, Georgia

Courts we file and serve in

5 Chatham County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys in civil/domestic cases
E-filing system
eFileGA (Tyler Odyssey)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$218.00 (general civil and domestic cases, effective July 1, 2024; plus service fees)
Small claims fee
Heard in Chatham County Magistrate Court (up to $15,000)
Family law petition fee
$218.00 (domestic/divorce case; family violence/stalking petitions: no fee)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Chatham County Superior Court400 W Oglethorpe Ave, Room 178, Savannah, GA 31401(912) 434-8920Civil, Criminal, Family
State Court of Chatham County133 Montgomery St, Suite 501, Savannah, GA 31401(912) 652-7224Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Chatham County Probate Court133 Montgomery St, Room 509, Savannah, GA 31401(912) 652-7270Probate
Chatham County Magistrate Court133 Montgomery St, Room 303, Savannah, GA 31401(912) 233-3922Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal
Chatham County Juvenile Court197 Carl Griffin Dr, Savannah, GA 31405(912) 652-6716Juvenile

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Chatham County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Chatham County?

1Court lists e-filing in Chatham County as: Mandatory for attorneys in civil/domestic cases. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Chatham County courthouses hear civil cases?

Chatham County Superior Court, State Court of Chatham County, Chatham County Magistrate Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Chatham County?

$218.00 (general civil and domestic cases, effective July 1, 2024; plus service fees), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Chatham County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Chatham County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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