Fayette County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Fayette 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 Fayette County is about the same as nearby counties (median $218 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court (Clerk of Superior, State and Magistrate Courts)

Sheila Studdard

E-FilingMandatory

PeachCourt (civil/criminal); GSCCCA eFile for real estate/UCC · (PeachCourt listed as mandatory for Fayette Superior and State Court on the Georgia Courts e-file provider chart)

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Civil Complaint
$218.00
$218.00 (Superior Court general civil complaint); fee schedule revised 7/1/2024
Small Claims
$56.00
$56.00 (Magistrate Court general civil); fee schedule revised 7/1/2024
Divorce / Family
$218.00
$218.00 (Superior Court domestic relations/divorce petition); revised 7/1/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Fayette County, Georgia is $218.00 (Superior Court general civil complaint); fee schedule revised 7/1/2024.

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

    $56.00 (Magistrate Court general civil); fee schedule revised 7/1/2024.

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

    $218.00 (Superior Court domestic relations/divorce petition); revised 7/1/2024.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Fayette County?

    Filings go to the Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court (Clerk of Superior, State and Magistrate Courts). You can reach the clerk at (770) 716-4290.

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