Clarke County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Clarke County, Georgia.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$218.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$218.00

At $218, the civil filing fee in Clarke County is about the same as nearby counties (median $218 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior and State Courts

Elisa Zarate

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
Jury Service(706) 613-3190
E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$218.00
$218.00 (new civil action, Superior/State Court per statewide Georgia Superior Courts Cost Schedule eff. 2024-07-01; O.C.G.A. 15-6-77), plus sheriff service fee $50.00
Small Claims
$100
$100 for first defendant, plus $50 for each additional defendant (Magistrate Court Statement of Claim)
Divorce / Family
$218.00
$218.00 (divorce/domestic relations filed as a civil action in Superior Court; same civil filing cost), plus service

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Clarke County?

    The civil filing fee in Clarke County, Georgia is $218.00 (new civil action, Superior/State Court per statewide Georgia Superior Courts Cost Schedule eff. 2024-07-01; O.C.G.A. 15-6-77), plus sheriff service fee $50.00.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Clarke County?

    $100 for first defendant, plus $50 for each additional defendant (Magistrate Court Statement of Claim)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Clarke County?

    $218.00 (divorce/domestic relations filed as a civil action in Superior Court; same civil filing cost), plus service.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Clarke County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through PeachCourt. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Clarke County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at athensclarkeclerkofcourt.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Clarke County?

    Filings go to the Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior and State Courts. You can reach the clerk at (706) 613-3190.

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