Civil Filing Requirements

All civil filings must be electronically filed via eFileGA. The link to the eFileGA website can be found at: https://efilega.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/

Complaints / Petitions / Suits
Complaints or petitions presented to the Clerk for filing will be filed only when accompanied by the proper filing fee, fee for sheriff's service or a pauper's affidavit, and when applicable any forms required by law or rule to be completed by the parties. The attorney or party filing the complaint will furnish the necessary service copies, and will fill out and attach the appropriate forms.

Checking Filing Status
Filing status information is updated daily and is available here online. Case number, judge assignment, and service status information may also be obtained by:

  1. Using the Case Lookup section of this website.
  2. Sending a request in writing accompanied by a $3.00 search fee for each case, $1.00 per page for copies, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of copies.
  3. Using the citizens' access terminals located in the entrance of the Clerk's office (Room 501).

Motions or Responses to Motions:
Pursuant to Uniform Court Rule 6.1, motions or responses to motions require an original with an order at the end or the back of the pleading being filed that the judge is being asked to rule upon.


Records Request


Initial Filing of General Civil Action

All civil filings must be electronically filed via eFileGA. The link to the eFileGA website can be found at: https://efilega.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/


Answer Forms


Garnishment Forms


Dispossessory Forms


Subpoenas Forms


Foreclosure Forms


Other Forms