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GA State Guide

Georgia Small Claims Court

Magistrate Court

$15,000
Maximum Claim
$45 - $75
Filing Fees
30-45 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Court Information

Court Name

Magistrate Court

Attorneys

Allowed

Appeal Rights

Appeal to Superior Court within 30 days

Statute of Limitations

6 years
Written Contracts
4 years
Oral Contracts
4 years
Property Damage

Unique Rules in Georgia

No jury trials
Garnishment available

How to File in Georgia

1

Determine if your case qualifies for small claims court

2

Send a demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the correct courthouse

4

Serve the defendant with the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence and presentation

6

Attend the hearing and present your case

Amendment Filing Fees in Georgia

Amendment Fee Range

Amendment fees in Georgia typically range from $15-$50, depending on the court and type of amendment.

Important Note
Contact your local court clerk for exact amendment fees, as they vary by jurisdiction.

When Amendments Are Allowed

Before the defendant is served
To correct clerical errors or add necessary details
With court permission after service
Cannot increase claim amount beyond court limits

Common Amendment Types

Correct Defendant Name
Fix misspellings or add proper legal names
Add Damages
Include additional damages discovered later
Clarify Facts
Provide clearer description of the dispute

State-Specific Resources

Additional guides and information for Georgia small claims cases

Complete Small Claims Guide

Comprehensive guide to filing, preparing, and winning your small claims court case nationwide.

Demand Letter Templates

Free templates and examples for writing effective demand letters before filing your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum you can sue for in Georgia small claims court is $15,000.

Filing fees in Georgia range from $45 - $75, depending on the claim amount.

Yes, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in Georgia small claims court.

From filing to hearing typically takes 30-45 days in Georgia.

Appeal to Superior Court within 30 days

Counties We Serve in Georgia

Find small claims court information for your county

Fulton County

Population: 1,066,710
Max claim: $15,000

Gwinnett County

Population: 957,062
Max claim: $15,000

Cobb County

Population: 766,149
Max claim: $15,000

DeKalb County

Population: 764,382
Max claim: $15,000

Clayton County

Population: 297,595
Max claim: $15,000

Chatham County

Population: 295,291
Max claim: $15,000

Cherokee County

Population: 266,620
Max claim: $15,000

Forsyth County

Population: 251,283
Max claim: $15,000

Henry County

Population: 240,712
Max claim: $15,000

Muscogee County

Population: 206,922
Max claim: $15,000
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All 159 Counties in Georgia

Appling County Atkinson County Bacon County Baker County Baldwin County Banks County Barrow County Bartow County Ben Hill County Berrien County Bibb County Bleckley County Brantley County Brooks County Bryan County Bulloch County Burke County Butts County Calhoun County Camden County Candler County Carroll County Catoosa County Charlton County Chatham County Chattahoochee County Chattooga County Cherokee County Clarke County Clay County Clayton County Clinch County Cobb County Coffee County Colquitt County Columbia County Cook County Coweta County Crawford County Crisp County Dade County Dawson County Decatur County DeKalb County Dodge County Dooly County Dougherty County Douglas County Early County Echols County Effingham County Elbert County Emanuel County Evans County Fannin County Fayette County Floyd County Forsyth County Franklin County Fulton County Gilmer County Glascock County Glynn County Gordon County Grady County Greene County Gwinnett County Habersham County Hall County Hancock County Haralson County Harris County Hart County Heard County Henry County Houston County Irwin County Jackson County Jasper County Jeff Davis County Jefferson County Jenkins County Johnson County Jones County Lamar County Lanier County Laurens County Lee County Liberty County Lincoln County Long County Lowndes County Lumpkin County Macon County Madison County Marion County McDuffie County McIntosh County Meriwether County Miller County Mitchell County Monroe County Montgomery County Morgan County Murray County Muscogee County Newton County Oconee County Oglethorpe County Paulding County Peach County Pickens County Pierce County Pike County Polk County Pulaski County Putnam County Quitman County Rabun County Randolph County Richmond County Rockdale County Schley County Screven County Seminole County Spalding County Stephens County Stewart County Sumter County Talbot County Taliaferro County Tattnall County Taylor County Telfair County Terrell County Thomas County Tift County Toombs County Towns County Treutlen County Troup County Turner County Twiggs County Union County Upson County Walker County Walton County Ware County Warren County Washington County Wayne County Webster County Wheeler County White County Whitfield County Wilcox County Wilkes County Wilkinson County Worth County

State-Specific Resources

Additional guides and information for Georgia small claims cases

Complete Small Claims Guide

Comprehensive guide to filing, preparing, and winning your small claims court case nationwide.

Demand Letter Templates

Free templates and examples for writing effective demand letters before filing your case.

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