Process Server & Court Filing in DeKalb County, GA

Courts we file and serve in

3 DeKalb County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory (most case types) (Superior Court civil/family since Jan 1, 2017)
E-filing system: eFileGA (Odyssey File & Serve, Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $217.00 (civil action/complaint)
Small claims fee: $54.00 filing + $35.00 service per defendant (DeKalb Magistrate Court, not Superior)
Family law petition fee: $217.00 (divorce/annulment)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

DeKalb County Courthouse556 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030(404) 371-2000Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Dunwoody Courthouse Annex4380 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338(404) 371-2000Traffic, CivilE-filing

Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Building4380 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032(404) 371-2000AdministrativeE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. DeKalb County court information on 1Court

Our services in DeKalb County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in DeKalb County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

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How to start an order

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Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in DeKalb County?

1Court lists e-filing in DeKalb County as: Mandatory (most case types) (Superior Court civil/family since Jan 1, 2017). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which DeKalb County courthouses hear civil cases?

DeKalb County Courthouse, Dunwoody Courthouse Annex. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$217.00 (civil action/complaint), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, Georgia