Process Server & Court Filing in Dougherty County, GA

Courts we file and serve in

5 Dougherty County courthouses

E-filing system: PeachCourt (eFileGA)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $228.00 (Superior Court civil action filing fee; includes Law Library fee up to $5.00 and ADR fees up to $10.00 if applicable, plus service fees; effective July 1, 2024)
Small claims fee: $112.00 (Magistrate Court statement of claim; +$50.00 each additional defendant; effective July 1, 2024)
Family law petition fee: $228.00 (divorce filed as a civil action under the standard Superior Court civil filing fee; effective July 1, 2024)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Dougherty County Superior Court225 Pine Ave, Room 126, Albany, GA 31701(229) 431-2198Civil, Criminal, Family

State Court of Dougherty County225 Pine Ave, Room 126, Albany, GA 31701(229) 431-2198Civil, Criminal, Traffic

Dougherty County Probate Court225 Pine Ave, Room 123, Albany, GA 31701(229) 302-3693Probate

Dougherty County Magistrate Court225 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701(229) 431-3216Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal

Dougherty County Juvenile CourtPO Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702(229) 432-8182Juvenile

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

Our services in Dougherty County

What we do and how fast

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

Which Dougherty County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$228.00 (Superior Court civil action filing fee; includes Law Library fee up to $5.00 and ADR fees up to $10.00 if applicable, plus service fees; effective July 1, 2024), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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