DeKalb County Magistrate Court - Civil Division
Filing information for DeKalb County Magistrate Court - Civil Division in Decatur, GA. Part of the DeKalb County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$15,000
Courthouse Details
DeKalb County Magistrate Court - Civil Division
DeKalb County Courthouse, Administration Tower, 556 N. McDonough Street, 2nd Floor, Room 230
Decatur, GA 30030
Hours: 8:30 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday Except Holidays
Area Served
All of DeKalb County
How to File at DeKalb County Magistrate Court - Civil Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: DeKalb County Magistrate Court offers e-filing services.
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.
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