Dade County Magistrate Court
Filing information for Dade County Magistrate Court in Trenton, GA. Part of the Dade County small claims court system.
Small claims in Georgia — the numbers that apply at this court
$15,000
maximum claim
$45
filing fee (published)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Georgia small claims guide · The form that starts a case (MAG 10-01): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Dade County Magistrate Court
255 West Crabtree Street
Trenton, GA 30752
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1263
Trenton, GA 30752
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Area Served
All of Dade County
How to File at Dade County Magistrate Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: The Dade County Clerk of Superior Court's website indicates that civil cases can be e-filed via Peach Court. PeachCourt's website confirms that they serve Dade County Magistrate Court.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Georgia
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $15,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 4 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Dade County Magistrate Court?
Filing fees in Georgia are set by the state and are $45. If you can't afford the fee, Georgia offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Dade County?
Small claims cases in Dade County are limited to $15,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Dade County Magistrate Court?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Dade County Magistrate Court, and when is it open?
Dade County Magistrate Court is at 255 West Crabtree Street, Trenton, GA 30752. Posted hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Phone: (706) 657-4113. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Trenton?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.