Filing Fees

The following is a list of current fees for the Magistrate Court of Fulton County. These fees are subject to change. Call the Cashier's Office at 404-613-5360 with questions about the fees. The Court does not accept personal checks. Money orders, cashier's checks, certified checks and business checks are accepted. Do not mail cash. Filing fees for Fulton County Magistrate Court increased on September 1, 2016 pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-10-80 and O.C.G.A. 36-15-9. Basic filing fees will increased from $54.00 to $60.00. Other surcharges will apply for service fees and additional defendants. Go to the Fulton Magistrate Court website for more details or visit the Court's e-file website.

Criminal Actions

Type of Application
Fee
Application for Criminal Arrest Warrant (Includes Warrants for Child Abandonment, Criminal Arrest, Felony Bad Check) $20.00

Civil Actions

Lawsuits (Small Claims)

Type of Lawsuit Service
Fee
Lawsuits
$60.00
Marshal Service Fee (Per Defendant) $50.00
Each Additional Defendant $8.00

Garnishments

Type of Garnishment Service
Fee
Garnishments With One Defendant With No Service $60.00
Marshal Service Fee (1st Service)
$13.00
Marshal service Fee (Each Additional Service) $6.00
Additional Garnishees (After Original Filing) $25.00
Marshal Service of Orders $10.00
Each Additional Party $8.00

Dispossessory Action

Type of Dispossessory Action
Fee
Writ of Possessions/Eviction $75.00
Proceeding Against Tenant Holding Over (Dispossessory Action)
$60.00
Marshal Service Fee $35.00
Each Additional Defendant After First $8.00