Want it written for you? Georgia courts issue their own version of the claim form, so we do not produce the form itself. Answer a few plain-English questions and get a Statement of Claim written so you can copy each field onto your court’s form, plus a script for the hearing and an evidence checklist. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
Check if your Georgia claim qualifiesThe Georgia Small Claims Form
📄 County Statement of Claim (common template, county headers/versions)
Georgia courts issue their own version of this form, so get the one for the court you file in. Download it free from georgiacourts.gov.
Georgia Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | Magistrate Court |
| Claim limit | $15,000 |
| Claim form | County Statement of Claim (common template, county headers/versions) |
| Filing fee | ~$45–$60 + ~$50/defendant service — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing |
| Serving the defendant | Sheriff/constable |
In Georgia, the exact court, local paperwork and fees can differ by county or court. The court finder below shows yours.
Filing Deadlines in Georgia
How long the law gives you to file. When the clock starts depends on the claim, so do not leave it late: a claim filed after the deadline can be dismissed however strong it is.
| Type of claim | Time to file | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24 |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 4 years | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-25 |
| Damage to property | 4 years | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-31 |
| Personal injury | 2 years | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 |
| Unpaid debt or account | 4 years — 6 years where the debt is on a written contract signed by the party to be charged — O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24. | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-25 |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in Georgia Instead?
Do you file an answer? You must answer, usually within 30 days after service (7 days in dispossessory and personal-property foreclosure cases). (Uniform Magistrate Court Rules, clerk guidelines (O.C.G.A. § 15-10-43))
If they owe you money: A counterclaim beyond the magistrate court's limit causes the whole case to be transferred to a Georgia court that can hear it. (Unif. Mag. Ct. R. 36.1)
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official Georgia Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — georgiacourts.gov
- Official source — consumer.georgia.gov
- Official source — georgiacourts.gov
- The clerk of the Magistrate Court — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does Georgia compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
Georgia Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in Georgia?
The claim is filed on your court’s own version of the claim form. The official source is georgiacourts.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in Georgia small claims court?
In Georgia you can claim up to $15,000 in the Magistrate Court. If your claim is larger, you can usually reduce it to the limit or file in a higher court instead.
❓ How much does it cost to file small claims in Georgia?
The filing fee is ~$45–$60 + ~$50/defendant service — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing. Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the Georgia small claims form for me?
Georgia courts issue their own version of the claim form, so we do not produce the form itself. We write a Statement of Claim from your answers, laid out so you can copy each field onto your court’s official form, plus a script for the hearing and an evidence checklist.
Want it written for you?
A few plain-English questions about your Georgia case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
Check if your Georgia claim qualifiesGeneral information, not legal advice. SmallClaimsHelper prepares documents; it is not a law firm.