FAQs • Fulton County Superior Court, GA • CivicEngage

What is the cost of filing a civil case?: The filing fee for all civil actions is $215.00 for the first plaintiff and defendant. Each additional party is $8.00. Divorce cases are filed for $220.00 and there is also a Sheriff’s service fee of $50.00 per service.

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Civil Division

1. What is the cost of filing a civil case?: The filing fee for all civil actions is $215.00 for the first plaintiff and defendant. Each additional party is $8.00. Divorce cases are filed for $220.00 and there is also a Sheriff’s service fee of $50.00 per service.

2. Where do I locate my civil action number?: You can research using a case number or name of any party related in the case. Click on the link below and then click on all records to bring up the search. Records Inquiry

3. Where can I acquire the forms to file a civil case?: The forms are available in the Fulton County Law Library. They are also available from a legal source such as an attorney or paralegal.

4. How do I identify the judge assigned to my case?: Locate your case in the records search (using the link below). When you locate your case, click on the Case Number on the left side of the screen. This opens the Register of Actions. The judge assigned to your case is listed in the upper right corner. Records Inquiry

5. What is the actual date of my court hearing?: To obtain your court date information, call (404) 612-5344 or (404) 612-5345.

6. How can I confirm if my court records have been filed with your office?: You can verify your records have been filed by locating your case in the records search (using the link below) or by calling (404) 612-5344 or (404) 612-5345. Records Inquiry

7. Where can I get a copy of my divorce records?: You can get a copy of your divorce records at the Closed File Room on the first floor of Fulton County Superior Court, 136 Pryor Street.

8. Can I get records notarized by your office?: The Clerk of Superior Court Office does not provide notary services. You can get
various documents notarized by the Magistrate Court (suite TG300 in the Justice Center Tower) or the Family Law Information Center (located on the 7th floor of the Justice Center Tower). The Justice Center Tower is located at 185 Central Avenue.
Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 or you may call (404) 521-1227 for additional
assistance.

9. How do I file a TPO (Temporary Protective Order)?: For assistance with "how to file protective orders,please contact the One Stop Family Division, located on the 8th Floor of the Lewis Slaton Courthouse (136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303). (404) 612-0505

10. How do I start the process of filing adoption?: If you want to begin the process of adoption, please seek legal council.

11. How do I collect for child support?: Contact the Child Support office at 844-694-2347 or stop by their office at 1526 East Forrest Ave. Suite 300, East Point. Division of Child Support Services

WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS (FiFa) REQUEST

How to request a Writ of Fieri Facias (FiFa) for a Superior Court case?

For eFiled cases:

Submit a notarized affidavit for issuance of Fifa through eFileGa. The affidavit should reiterate the judgment amount and state whether any amount has been paid toward the judgment or not.
Mail-in a copy of the filed in office affidavit and a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with the $25 recording fee made payable to the Clerk of Superior Court

For manually filed cases:

Mail-in a notarized affidavit for issuance of FIFA with an original signature. The affidavit should reiterate the judgment amount and state whether any amount has been paid toward the judgment or not.
Mail-in the $25 recording fee made payable to the Clerk of Superior Court, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.