Houston County Court Information

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

Clerk of Court

Clerk of Superior Court

Terri L. Childers

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service(478) 218-4724
E-FilingMandatory

Benchmark eFiling (county system; replaced PeachCourt effective Nov 2025) · - all criminal and civil documents must be filed electronically via Benchmark effective Nov 12, 2025; PeachCourt ended Nov 28, 2025

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Civil Complaint
$218.00
$218.00 (Superior Court civil/divorce filing, per Clerk of Superior Court fee list)
Small Claims
$109.00
$109.00 civil suit with service ($59.00 without service), Magistrate Court, eff. July 1, 2024
Divorce / Family
$218.00
$218.00 (divorce filing, Superior Court)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Houston County, Georgia is $218.00 (Superior Court civil/divorce filing, per Clerk of Superior Court fee list)

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

    $109.00 civil suit with service ($59.00 without service), Magistrate Court, eff. July 1, 2024.

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

    $218.00 (divorce filing, Superior Court)

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

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

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at court.houstoncountyga.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Houston County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of Superior Court. You can reach the clerk at (478) 218-4740.

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