DeKalb County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for DeKalb County, Alabama.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

DeKalb County Circuit Clerk (Ninth Judicial Circuit)

Todd Greeson

(256) 845-8525

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →
E-FilingYes

AlaFile (Alabama AOC e-filing)

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Filing Fees
Full schedule →
Civil Complaint
$317.50
$317.50 (circuit civil up to $50,000); $417.50 (over $50,000) per DeKalb County fee chart
Small Claims
$87.50
$87.50 (claims up to $1,500); $161.50 ($1,500.01-$3,000); $250.50 ($3,000.01-$6,000)
Divorce / Family
$265.50
$265.50 (original divorce/domestic relations filing) per DeKalb County fee chart