DeKalb County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in DeKalb County, GA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Decatur area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$15,000
Court
DeKalb County Magistrate Court - Civil Division
Courthouse Location
DeKalb County Magistrate Court - Civil Division
DeKalb County Courthouse, Administration Tower, 556 N. McDonough Street, 2nd Floor, Room 230
Decatur, GA 30030
How to File in DeKalb County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) 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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Georgia small claims court guide →