Laurens County Magistrate Court
Filing information for Laurens County Magistrate Court in Dublin, GA. Part of the Laurens 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
Laurens County Magistrate Court
101 N Jefferson Street
Dublin, GA 31021
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2028
Dublin, GA 31040
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Area Served
All of Laurens County
How to File at Laurens County Magistrate Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing for Laurens County Magistrate Court (Civil) is available through PeachCourt.
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 Laurens 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 Laurens County?
Small claims cases in Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens County Magistrate Court, and when is it open?
Laurens County Magistrate Court is at 101 N Jefferson Street, Dublin, GA 31021. Posted hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Phone: (478) 272-3210. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Dublin?
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.