Process Server & Court Filing in Clarke County, GA

Courts we file and serve in

5 Clarke County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for civil filings in Superior and State Court; self-represented parties may file in person
E-filing system: PeachCourt (GreenCourt/Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $218.00 (new civil action, Superior/State Court per statewide Georgia Superior Courts Cost Schedule eff. 2024-07-01; O.C.G.A. 15-6-77), plus sheriff service fee $50.00
Small claims fee: $100 for first defendant, plus $50 for each additional defendant (Magistrate Court Statement of Claim)
Family law petition fee: $218.00 (divorce/domestic relations filed as a civil action in Superior Court; same civil filing cost), plus service
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Clarke County Superior Court325 E Washington St, Room 450, Athens, GA 30601(706) 613-3190Civil, Criminal, Family

State Court of Clarke County325 E Washington St, Room 450, Athens, GA 30601(706) 613-3190Civil, Criminal, Traffic

Clarke County Probate Court325 East Washington St, Suite 200, Athens, GA 30601(706) 613-3320Probate

Clarke County Magistrate Court325 E Washington St, Suite 240, Athens, GA 30601(706) 613-3310Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal

Clarke County Juvenile Court325 East Washington St, Suite 115, Athens, GA 30601(706) 613-3300Juvenile

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

Our services in Clarke County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Clarke 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.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Clarke County?

1Court lists e-filing in Clarke County as: Mandatory for civil filings in Superior and State Court; self-represented parties may file in person. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Clarke County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$218.00 (new civil action, Superior/State Court per statewide Georgia Superior Courts Cost Schedule eff. 2024-07-01; O.C.G.A. 15-6-77), plus sheriff service fee $50.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Clarke 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 Clarke County service priced?

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

Process service and court filing in Clarke County, Georgia