Process Server & Court Filing in Clayton County, GA

Courts we file and serve in

5 Clayton County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in civil cases (Georgia Uniform Superior Court Rule)
E-filing system: PeachCourt (eFileGA)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $218.00 (new civil action, Superior 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: Heard in Magistrate Court
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

Clayton County Superior Court9151 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236(770) 477-4565Civil, Criminal, Family

State Court of Clayton County9151 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236(770) 477-3385Civil, Criminal, Traffic

Clayton County Probate Court121 S McDonough St, Annex 3, Jonesboro, GA 30236(770) 477-3299Probate

Clayton County Magistrate Court9151 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236(770) 477-3444Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal

Clayton County Juvenile Court9163 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236(770) 477-3270Juvenile

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Clayton County court information on 1Court

Our services in Clayton County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Clayton 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 Clayton County?

1Court lists e-filing in Clayton County as: Mandatory for attorneys in civil cases (Georgia Uniform Superior Court Rule). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Clayton County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$218.00 (new civil action, Superior 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 Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County, Georgia