Northern District of Georgia

Fulton County Court

Fulton County is served by the Atlanta Judicial Circuit within the 5th Superior Court District. At the federal level, Fulton County falls under the Atlanta Division in the Northern District. The county provides a range of judicial services, including probate, child support, magistrate, and state courts, ensuring residents have access to local and federal legal resources.

Last updated: November 26, 2024

Court Locations

Civil Court Family Court Criminal Court Juvenile Court

Fulton County Superior, Family and Juvenile Court

136 Pryor Street SW
Suite C-640
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

The Superior Court of Fulton County handles felonies, civil disputes, real estate matters, family and domestic relations cases, and appeals from lower courts. E-filing is mandatory for all family and civil cases, and permitted for subsequent filings for criminal matters heard by this court.

When e-filing, include a cover letter formatted according to the statewide rules.

  • Pleadings: E-serve all parties and provide a courtesy copy to the court.
  • Exhibits: Mark and submit all exhibits electronically to all parties and the court case manager at least 72 hours before any scheduled virtual hearings.

The Superior, Family, and Juvenile Courts are located in the same facility.

If you have questions about e-filing requirements, contact the court clerk using the information provided on this page.

Clerk Information

Superior Court Clerk General Information: (404) 613-5313

Additional links

E-Filing Information | Fulton County Georgia

Civil Court Criminal Court

Fulton County State Court

Fulton County Courthouse
185 Central Avenue, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m

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  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

E-filing is mandatory for all criminal and civil matters in the State Court of Fulton County. Filers must comply with the Georgia statewide rules for e-filing, as mandated by the Supreme Court of Georgia.

For additional guidance, refer to the resource provided on this page, which outlines the civil, appellate, and criminal rules for e-filers. Ensure all submissions meet the required formatting and procedural standards.

If you have questions about e-filing requirements, contact the court clerk using the information provided on this page.

Clerk Information

General Court Information: 404-613-5040

Civil Division:
[email protected]

Criminal Division: (404) 613-5085

Additional links

Information | Fulton County State Court

Civil Court Criminal Court

Fulton County Magistrate Court

185 Central Avenue, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

The Magistrate Court of Fulton County serves as the small claims court and has jurisdiction over civil cases with claims up to $15,000. E-filing is mandatory for all civil cases filed in this court.

All submitted documents must comply with the statewide rules for civil filings. For detailed guidelines, refer to the resources provided on this page.

If you have questions about e-filing requirements, contact the court clerk using the information provided on this page.

Clerk Information

General Information: 404-613-9071

Email: [email protected]

Additional links

Magistrate Court Info | Fulton County

Probate Court

Fulton County Probate Court

141 Pryor Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

The Probate Court of Fulton County requires e-filing for petitions, motions, and other court documents. Filers must also submit the original document to the court within 10 days of e-filing. All e-filed documents must comply with the Georgia statewide civil rules.

Guardianship cases cannot be e-filed in Fulton County and must be filed in person.

If you have questions about e-filing requirements, contact the court clerk using the information provided on this page.

Clerk Information

Probate Main Line: 404-613-4070

Additional links

E-File | Fulton County Probate Court

Georgia Civil E-Filing Rules

General requirements

Exceptions 

Deadlines and technical failures

Electronic signatures

Format standards

Electronic notices, orders and pleadings

Document service

Sensitive data and sealed materials

Georgia Criminal E-filing Rules

General requirements

Exceptions

Deadlines and technical failures

Electronic signatures

Format standards

Electronic notices, orders and pleadings

Document service

Sensitive data and sealed materials

Georgia Appellate E-Filing Rules

General requirements

Exceptions

Here, you will find information about specific situations where the general e-filing rules may not apply. 

  • Paper Submission: For some appeals, such as habeas corpus, the Clerk may transmit original paper records. However, electronic submission is preferred​.
  • Sealed or in-camera documents: Documents required to be filed under seal, or for in-camera review, must be physically filed and cannot be submitted electronically​.
  • Sensitive materials: E-filing is prohibited for certain sensitive materials, such as original wills in probate cases or grand jury materials​​.
  • Juvenile or confidential cases: Appeals involving juvenile cases or those under seal must follow special procedures to protect sensitive data, including using aliases in parental-rights termination cases.

Deadlines and technical failures

It is crucial to meet filing deadlines to avoid delays in your case. This section explains how the Court determines the filing date, and what steps to take if technical issues prevent you from submitting documents on time.

  • Filing deadline: E-filed documents are considered filed once the EFSP confirms receipt with a timestamp. If confirmation is not received, the document is not considered filed​. Submit documents by 11:59 p.m. on the day they are due. 
  • Technical failures: In case of a system outage or user error, the court may provide extensions or allow for nunc pro tunc (retroactive) filing to meet deadlines​​.

Electronic signatures

Your electronic signature is required for all filings. This section provides the proper format for electronic signatures and explains how they are used in both civil and criminal appeal cases.

  • Multiple Attorneys: When several attorneys are listed on a document, the use of one attorney’s login details implies consent from all listed attorneys​.

Format standards

To ensure consistency and readability, your documents must meet specific format requirements. This section explains the file format, font, spacing, and margin standards you need to follow for electronic submissions.

  • File format: You must submit all appellate documents as searchable PDFs​.
  • Document structure: Documents filed in appellate courts, such as briefs and appendices, must comply with strict formatting rules, including bookmarked PDFs for appendices.
  • Font: Use a 13-point serif font, such as Century Schoolbook​.
  • Length limits: Specific word or page limits apply to briefs and petitions, varying by court and document type.
  • Spacing and margins: Ensure 1.2x to double spacing and one-inch margins on all sides​.

Electronic notices, orders and pleadings

Once your documents are submitted, the Court will send electronic notifications for updates and case actions. 

For all notices, orders and pleadings, filers will receive notifications of case updates and filings electronically through the Court’s system, and exempt parties will receive notifications via mail​ unless otherwise stated by the court. 

Document service

You are required to properly serve documents to all relevant parties in your case. This section outlines the procedures for serving documents and the importance of including a certificate of service with each filing.

  • Serve documents: You must serve documents in compliance with Rule 14 and include a certificate of service with every filing​.
  • Service of records: In appellate proceedings, a copy of the record must be served to all parties. E-service is acceptable for registered parties; those unregistered must receive physical service.

Sensitive data and sealed materials

Protecting sensitive information is critical when filing documents electronically. This section details the requirements for redacting personal data and handling sealed materials in your filings.

  • Redact sensitive information: Filers should avoid including sensitive personal information, such as minors’ names or home addresses, in appellate filings. Sealed appellate records require court approval before unsealing or public disclosure​.

Sealed materials

In appellate matters, filers must submit a motion and follow strict filing rules. Check with your court clerk to see whether both a redacted and an unredacted version are required.

  • Submit sealed materials electronically with a motion requesting the court’s approval to maintain the seal. If denied, filers will need to refile the document according to the court’s instructions.

Disclaimer: This information applies to US practices. These pages are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, business or accounting advice.

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