Taylor County Magistrate Court
Filing information for Taylor County Magistrate Court in Butler, GA. Part of the Taylor 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
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
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
Taylor County Magistrate Court
2 N Broad St
Butler, GA 31006
Mailing Address
PO Box 536
Butler, GA 31006
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Area Served
All of Taylor County
How to File at Taylor County Magistrate Court
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 take action?
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 Taylor 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 Taylor County?
Small claims cases in Taylor 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 Taylor County Magistrate Court?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Taylor County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Where is Taylor County Magistrate Court, and when is it open?
Taylor County Magistrate Court is at 2 N Broad St, Butler, GA 31006. Posted hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm. Phone: (478) 862-3357. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Butler?
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.