Dougherty County Magistrate Court
Filing information for Dougherty County Magistrate Court in Albany, GA. Part of the Dougherty County small claims court system.
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
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 guideFor statewide rules, see the full Georgia small claims court guide →