Effingham County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

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

Clerk of Court

Clerk of Superior Court

Walt Lawson

700 N Pine Street, Suite 110, Springfield, GA 31329

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
Jury Service
E-FilingYes for civil filings

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Civil Complaint
$218.00
$218.00 (new civil action, Superior 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
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 Effingham County?

    The civil filing fee in Effingham County, Georgia is $218.00 (new civil action, Superior 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.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileGA.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at webcasesearch.effinghamcounty.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Effingham County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of Superior Court, located at 700 N Pine Street, Suite 110, Springfield, GA 31329. You can reach the clerk at (912) 754-2118.

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