Please click here to read the mandatory eFiling Order and the exceptions to eFiling discussed within.  These exceptions can be mailed in or filed in-person by appointment only (click to schedule appointment).    

Exceptions to electronic (eFiling) filing:

Adoptions (click here for information);

Bond Validations;

Ex Parte Motions;

Domestic and Non-Domestic Foreign Judgments (require certified copy of Order);

Open Adoption Records;

Surrogacy Declaratory Judgment;

Temporary Protective Orders (click here for information);

Termination of Parental Rights.

Over-the-Counter Process

Mail in completed, signed, and dated paperwork with any appropriate attachments (ex. certified Order for Foreign Judgments).  Click here for information on filing costs.  Fees should be paid with either a money order or business check (please include bar number or phone number).  If you would like any copies returned to you, include a copy of the paperwork and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  Mail over-the-counter filings to:

Clerk of Superior Court

DeKalb County Courthouse

556 North McDonough Street

Ground Floor, Room 210

Decatur, Georgia 30030

Most of these cases require a Summons, Case Initiation, and Amended Standing Order.  See the 'Forms' section below for fillable options.  

All inmate filings are to be mailed in to the following:

Clerk of Superior Court

DeKalb County Courthouse

556 North McDonough Street

Ground Floor, Room 210

Decatur, Georgia 30030

Requirements for Inmate Filings:

Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis;

All documents need to be signed, dated, and notarized;

Account Information; 

Petition/Complaint or Inmate Form for Civil Action;

Non-Domestic/Civil cases require Summons and Case Initiation (see 'Forms' below);

Domestic/Family cases require Summons, Case Initiation, and Amended Standing Order (see 'Forms' below);

Include prior related actions on Case Initiation.

Process Server Documents are now eFiled

For information on eFiling Process Server Affidavits and Orders click here. 

Viewing Records In-Person (via Kiosks):

Kiosks (Public Access Terminals or PATs) are available via appointment only (click to schedule appointment) to view cases and documents using our Case Management system.  You will have access to view all case information, including complete documents.  However, in order to purchase the documents, you will need to pay the $1.00 fee per page.

Viewing Records via Judicial Information System (Portal):

Cases and documents can also be accessed via Odyssey Portal.  You can check Portal to locate your case number and to determine which documents you may need copies of.  You do not need an account to simply see the case and events.  However, if you would like to see the actual document, you need to register for an account and request access to view documents (you can see the first page for free).  You can also purchase/view documents from Portal for only $0.50 per page.