eFileGA and PeachCourt: Electronic Filing for Georgia Garnishment and Post-Judgment Collection

Some Georgia Counties Require Electronic Filing — Others Do Not Accept It

Georgia has no statewide mandatory e-filing system for Magistrate Court. Whether you file your garnishment and post-judgment collection documents electronically or on paper depends entirely on which county you are filing in. The two major platforms are eFileGA (built on the Odyssey system) and PeachCourt, and each county decides which one it uses — or whether it accepts electronic filings at all.

eFileGA (Odyssey): Metro Counties and E-Filing

eFileGA is an electronic filing portal for Georgia courts. It runs on the Tyler Technologies Odyssey platform and is used by many of the state's larger jurisdictions. Fulton County uses eFileGA, and its Magistrate Court also lists an in-person filing option. The accepted method depends on the county and filing type.

To file a garnishment through eFileGA:

1. Create an account at the eFileGA portal (first-time filers register as a self-represented party).
2. Select the correct court and case type. For garnishment, this is typically a new post-judgment civil action in the Magistrate or State Court of the county where the garnishee is located.
3. Upload your documents as PDF files. For a continuing wage garnishment, the packet includes the Affidavit of Continuing Garnishment, Summons, Attachment, Notice to Defendant, and Defendant's Claim Form. A financial-institution garnishment uses a separate form set. Follow the portal and court's formatting requirements.
4. Pay the filing fee online. An electronic payment convenience fee may apply; review the portal's total before submitting.
5. Submit and monitor your filing status through the portal. The clerk reviews the submission and either accepts or rejects it. Rejections are common for formatting errors, missing documents, or incorrect case classification.

The strict PDF formatting requirements are where many pro se filers get tripped up. If the clerk's office rejects your filing, you receive a notice through the portal explaining the deficiency, and you must correct and refile. Each rejection-resubmission cycle can add days to your timeline.

PeachCourt: Gwinnett and Select Counties

PeachCourt is a separate e-filing system used by several Georgia counties, including Gwinnett County's Magistrate Court. The interface and process differ from eFileGA, though the basic concept is the same: create an account, select the court, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit.

PeachCourt may charge electronic payment convenience fees. Document formatting requirements vary by county — Gwinnett's requirements may differ from another PeachCourt county.

Rural and Smaller Counties: Paper Filing Options

Many rural counties use paper filing for Magistrate Court post-judgment actions. Worth County accepts filings at the courthouse counter or by mail; Jeff Davis and Liberty counties also use physical clerk-office filing. Check the county's current options before preparing a filing.

Paper filing is straightforward: bring or mail the garnishment documents (signed and notarized where required) to the Magistrate Court clerk and pay the filing fee. Payment methods differ by county, so call ahead before sending payment.

Counties like Jeff Davis, Worth, and Liberty use paper filing for at least some post-judgment matters. Whether you can file by mail or must appear at the courthouse depends on the local clerk's procedure.

Fulton County: The Most Common Metro Filing

Fulton County's Magistrate Court — serving Atlanta and surrounding areas — is where many Georgia judgment creditors end up filing garnishment, either because the judgment was entered there or because the garnishee is subject to venue in Fulton County.

Fulton accepts e-filing through eFileGA and also lists in-person filing at the Central Courthouse. Its published examples include a $60 baseline claim filing and $50 Marshal service; confirm the fee for the specific garnishment and filing method. The Fulton County Marshal handles service.

If your judgment was entered in a different county but venue for the garnishee is in Fulton, you file the garnishment in the court with venue there. Bring a certified copy of the judgment and check with the receiving clerk about any other required documents and fees; portal convenience and Marshal service fees may be additional.

Which System Does Your County Use?

If you are unsure whether your county uses eFileGA, PeachCourt, or paper filing, check the county Magistrate Court's website. Most court websites have a "Filing" or "E-Filing" section that states which system is accepted. You can also call the clerk's office directly.

The county-by-county variation in filing systems is one of the most confusing aspects of Georgia post-judgment collection — especially when you need to file in one county for the Fi. Fa. and a different county for garnishment. The Georgia judgment collection guide maps the filing requirements across county tiers so you know which system to use and what documents to prepare before you start.

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