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Dougherty County eviction fees
Not verified We have not verified Dougherty County's local filing, service or writ fees yet. Statewide rules below still apply. Ask the clerk of the magistrate court in the county where the property is located (dispossessory action) before you file.
| Dispossessory filing fee | Not verified Set by each county's magistrate court |
|---|---|
| Sheriff or marshal service | Not verified Set by each county |
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Dougherty County hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the magistrate court to confirm before you file.
General information
Not specific to Dougherty County
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
Fulton County, GA (about 157 miles away): dispossessory (eviction) filing $75
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Georgia eviction steps
- Demand / notice. Demand possession. For unpaid rent and other charges, give a written notice to pay or vacate with at least 3 business days to cure (posted in a sealed envelope on the door, plus any delivery method in the lease). (O.C.G.A. §44-7-50 (as amended by HB 404))
- File the dispossessory affidavit. File in magistrate court; the sheriff or marshal serves the tenant. (HB 404 (2024))
- Answer and hearing. The tenant has 7 days after service to answer. If there is no answer the landlord may ask for a default judgment; otherwise the court sets a hearing.
- Writ of possession. After a judgment for possession, the landlord requests a writ of possession, which the sheriff or marshal executes. Ask your county's court about current waiting periods.