CIVIL DIVISION
The Civil Division manages civil disputes of any monetary amount. This includes garnishments, landlord‑tenant matters, foreclosures, and other actions that are not under the exclusive authority of the Superior Court. The division is responsible for filing cases and maintaining records to support the fair and timely resolution of civil matters.
Justice Center Tower185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW
Suite J1-G400
Atlanta, GA 30303
BY MAIL
State Court Civil Division
185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW
Suite J1-G400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Only Certified Check or Money Order Are Accepted
IN-PERSON
State Court Treasury Division
185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW
J1-G600
Atlanta, GA 30303
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Pay Rent to Court’s Register (Dispossesory)
File Petition for Review
Cost Bill for Notice of Appeals
Certified Copies of Documents
General Civil Actions
Suits with One Defendant, no Service $214.00
Marshal Service Fee (Per Defendant) $50.00
Each Additional Defendant After First $8.00
Foreign Judgments $214.00
Garnishments
Garnishments with One Defendant, One Garnishee with no Service $214.00
Marshal Service Fee (1st Service) $13.00
Marshal Service Fee (Each Additional Service) $6.00
Each Additional Party $8.00
Additional Garnishees (After Orig. Filing) $25.00
Tenant Holding Over (Dispossessory)
Initial Filing Fee $214.00
Marshal Service Fee $35.00
Writ of Possession $75.00
Foreclosures & Liens
Foreclosures Filing Fee / Mechanic’s Liens $206.00
Marshal Service Fee (Foreclosure/Lien) Per Defendant $25.00
Marshal Service of Orders $10.00
Each Additional Defendant after first $8.00
Distress Warrants
Initial Warrant Filing $214.00
Marshal Service Fee $35.00
Each Additional Defendant after first $8.00
Notice Regarding CHANGE OF ADDRESS REQUESTS
Once a case is filed in State Court, you may submit a change of address to the Clerk’s Office. You may also opt to receive text messages and email notifications once your case has been created in our system. We recommend checking our online records portal periodically to see whether a case has been initiated.