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Dougherty County Magistrate Court

Filing information for Dougherty County Magistrate Court in Albany, GA. Part of the Dougherty County small claims court system.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$15,000

Courthouse Details

Dougherty County Magistrate Court

225 Pine Ave, Room 308

Albany, GA 31701

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 1827

Albany, GA 31702

Phone: (229) 431-3216Fax: (229) 446-2752

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Area Served

All of Dougherty County

How to File at Dougherty County Magistrate Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Dougherty County uses PeachCourt for e-filing in Magistrate Court for civil cases.

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 guide

For statewide rules, see the full Georgia small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.