Process service and court filing in Chatham County, Georgia
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
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Chatham County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Chatham County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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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.