Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court Estate cases:
Gwinnett Courts Portal
E-filing is mandatory for all state and superior civil cases, and optional for magistrate cases and existing state and superior criminal cases:
Tyler’s Odyssey eFileGA™
The Gwinnett County Police Department is issuing a warning to residents regarding an uncommon form of real estate fraud. According to officers, scammers are employing forged documents and signatures to quickly file claim deeds, transferring the title of a home without the property owner's consent. To safeguard against such scams, the police recommend property owners to conduct a title search, enroll in the Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Filing Activity Notification System (FANS), and explore obtaining a title insurance policy.
Gwinnett
Pro Bono
“ Every month Gwinnett Pro Bono Project offering free legal help in family law and probate ....
more...Probate Clinic. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Consultations for legal issues related to a will, estate, probate, Conservatorship, guardianship, and advance directives. Registration recommended via: (Reservation)
Legal Aid consultations are available in the Law Library in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The consultations are for 30 mins and are walk-in only, no appointments are accepted at this time. (Read more ...)
National
Adoption Day
“ Join us as we celebrate families who have adopted this year on Friday, November 15, 2024 ...
more...National Adoption Day
Join us as we celebrate families who have adopted this year. We will also acknowledge our justice partners who help make the adoption process possible. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Registration is free. There is free parking on both sides of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. (Read more ...)
Mag Criminal
E-FILING
“ The Gwinnett County Clerk of Magistrate Court announces the commencement of e-filing for criminal cases ...
more...Clerk makes eFiling available for
Magistrate Court Criminal Cases
Beginning February 5, 2024, attorneys and self-represented parties will have the option to electronically file into existing Magistrate Court criminal cases via Tyler Technologies' Enterprice Justice eFileGA.
FANS
Notification
“ Filing Activity Notification System, FANS, providing Georgia citizens with tools to monitor activity regarding their property and records ...
more...Filing Activity Notification System (FANS)
Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk's office in conjunction with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is pleased to offer the Filing Activity Notification System, FANS, providing Georgia citizens with tools to monitor activity regarding their property and records. (Read more ...)
Passport
New Facility
“ Gwinnett County Clerk of Court Tiana Garner announced the opening of a new passport acceptance office today ...
more...GWINNETT CLERK OF COURT OPENS PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE OFFICE
(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 21, 2022) – Gwinnett County Clerk of Court Tiana Garner announced the opening of a new passport acceptance office today. Passport services are now available at windows one and two inside the lobby of the Office of the Clerk of Court.
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Gwinnett County Clerk of Court Tiana P. Garner, center, is flanked by Clerk of Courts Office Supervisor Samantha Arrue, left, and Chief Deputy Clerk Ruth McMullin as they cut the ribbon to open a new Passport Office in the clerk's office at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. (Read more ...) |
E-Cert
Available
“ The Clerk of Superior Court's Office is pleased to announce the new eCertification goes live now ...
more...What is eCertification?
eCertification is a software used by the Clerk's office to generate tamper-proof and self-validated certified copies of Court Records and Real Estate Recordings. Customers can purchase electronically certified and plain copies of records from the convenience of their home, their smart phone, or anywhere they have internet access 24-7, and upon processing by the Clerk's office, receive them as secured PDFs via email or online at https://ecert.gsccca.org. (Read more ...)
Veterans Day is an official United States Federal holiday that honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans.
The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court Tiana P. Garner, is asking all veterans of all military branches of service to make sure their DD-214 is recorded at the courthouse. To record your DD Form 214 you will need one of the following:
- Copy 4 of DD Form 214; or
- Any copy of DD 214 with a raised seal issued by the United States National Personnel Records Center; or
- United States National Archives Form 13038.
Garner stated, "I have discovered that many veterans do not know about this service and did not have their DD-214 recorded. Although veterans may have recorded their DD-214 in their home town or in a county or another state far away from Gwinnett, you are encouraged to record them here as well. If your DD-214 has been recorded somewhere else and you are now living in Gwinnett County, simply bring your DD-214 conforming to one of the above three (3) requirements to the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Deed Room (Read more ...)
CRIMINAL
E-FILING
“ The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior and State Courts announces the commencement of e-filing for criminal cases ...
more...Clerk makes eFiling available in Criminal Cases
Beginning June 24, 2020, attorneys and self-represented parties will have the option to electronically file into existing criminal cases via Tyler Technologies' Odyssey eFileGA. (Criminal eFile Guidelines)
Tiana Garner, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Gwinnett County Clerk's office, stresses the importance of participation in this effort. "When we initiate criminal e-filing on June 24th, it will not only make access to justice more convenient, but it will also aid in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by decreasing in-person contact at the Clerk's Office. Protecting the public and our employees is a top priority." (Read more) (Criminal eFile Guidelines)
O.C.G.A. 45-17-8(g) (2) A notary public shall maintain a written or electronic journal which shall include an entry for each notarial act performed at the request of a self-filer. Each such entry shall include the name of the self-filer; the self-filer's address; the self-filer's telephone number; the date, time, and location of notarization; the type of government issued photo identification document presented by the self-filer, unless the identity of the self-filer was confirmed based on personal knowledge; elements of such identification document, if applicable, including any identifying number; the self-filer's signature; and the type of document presented for notarization.
O.C.G.A. 45-17-8 (h) (1) A notary public shall complete an educational training class relating to the duties of notaries public as provided for in this chapter. Such training shall be completed prior to the initial appointment and within 30 days prior to each subsequent renewal appointment.
Magistrate
e-Filing
“ Effective January 15, 2020, it is the standing order of the Gwinnett County Magistrate Court to accept electronic filings ...
more...Effective January 15, 2020, it is the standing order of the Gwinnett County Magistrate Court to accept electronic filings through the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court's Electronic Filing Portal. Electronic filing in Magistrate Court is permitted, but not mandatory. All electronic filings shall be filed, signed and served in the form and manner set forth in O.C.G.A. 15-10-53.
Mandatory
UCC eFiling
“ The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court will only accept Central Filing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) ...
more...The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court will only accept Central Filing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) by electronic filing through The Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority portal. We will no longer be accepting paper filings by mail and/or from walk in over the counter customers.
For first time filers- electronic filing requires registration which can be accessed at https://efile.gsccca.org/home.aspx. A Support Tab is available with step by step instructions for easy registration and filing process. Once registered, you may begin efiling immediately.
Tiana P. Garner, Clerk of Court
MANDATORY
E-FILING
“ E-filing is mandatory for all state and superior civil cases via Tyler’s Odyssey eFileGA ...
more...MANDATORY E-FILING IN CIVIL CASES
In accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. §15-6-11 and O.C.G.A § 15-7-5, E-filing is mandatory for all state and superior civil cases via Tyler’s Odyssey eFileGA™. Attorneys are required to electronically file all pleadings and any other documents to initiate a civil action or in a civil case in superior or state court. The following cases are exempt from the E-filing requirement: documents in connection with a pauper’s affidavit, any validation of bonds, pleadings or documents filed under seal or presented to the court in camera or ex parte, adoptions, and family violence protective temporary protective orders. (Read more)
Real Estate
e-Filing
“ The Real Estate Division accepts all electronic filings. All electronic filings can be made through ...
more...The Real Estate Division accepts all electronic filings. All electronic filings can be made through the Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) eFile portal. You may register at: https://efile.gsccca.org/home.aspx. Assistance may be found on the Authority's web page under the Support tab.
All statutory filing requirements previously mandated by law remain in place. If you have any questions, please call 770-822-8100 and ask for the Real Estate Division.
Tiana P. Garner, Clerk of Court
Open Records and Meetings
“ Georgia has a long and proud tradition of encouraging openness in governmental meetings and records.
more...Lien Cancellation
“ Georgia Department of Revenue Public Notice Invalid and Renewed Liens under the State Tax Execution Modernization Act ...
more...Georgia Department of Revenue
PUBLIC NOTICE
Invalid and Renewed Liens under the State Tax Execution Modernization Act
On December 31, 2017, all state tax liens issued by the Georgia Department of Revenue which have been filed and recorded in any county in Georgia will become invalid, subject to renewal as follows. Any active state tax liens which were recorded or rerecorded within seven (7) years before January 1, 2018 are eligible to be renewed by the Department. All renewed state tax liens will be valid for a single ten (10) year period from the date of renewal. Renewed liens will maintain priority as of the original date of filing. (Read more ...)
Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 15-6-67(b) requires that all plats and condominium plans submitted for filing with the clerk of superior court shall be submitted electronically. The clerk of superior court shall file and record plats and condominium plans relating to real estate in the county when submitted for filing as provided in this Code section and accompanied with any required filing fees or costs set forth in Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 15-6-77.
All filing fees for maps and plats shall be paid through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) efiling portal at the time of submission. All maps and plats reviewed by and/or approved by the Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development shall not be exempt from this filing fee requirement, and filing fees for all filers will be required at time of submission for recording through GSCCCA.org. For a list of recording fees for maps and plats, please click here.
Garnishment Disbursement
“ Mandatory Garnishment Law Changes on Disbursements Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 18-4-20 ...
more...Pursuant to the new statute controlling garnishments, O.C.G.A. 18-4-20, the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney must make application for funds paid to the clerk. Therefore, the clerk will require an original application with original signatures from the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney before funds will be paid to the plaintiff. This applies in all courts.
In addition, the clerk requires a Certificate of Service with original signatures or other proof of service upon all defendants along with the application for funds. In other words, both the application and proof of service must be in the clerk’s file to proceed with funds disbursement with no exceptions.
The application for funds is available on our website in the forms packets in both Magistrate Court and State Court. The service certificate is available as an individual document under garnishment forms.
Garnishment Exemptions
“ In Senate Bill 255, the General Assembly has substantially rewritten Georgia's Garnishment Code. ...
more...Senate Bill 255
closeIn Senate Bill 255, the General Assembly has substantially rewritten Georgia's Garnishment Code. The revised Garnishment Code includes O.C.G.A. 18-4-6(b) which requires the Attorney General to develop a list of exemptions from garnishment and maintain the list on the Department of Law's website. The list has been developed and is available at www.law.ga.gov/garnishment-exemption. A copy of the list also has to be transmitted to each clerk of court who issues summonses of garnishment.
Language Translator
“ In looking for ways to break down language barriers, the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and Clerk of Court have added the Google Translate ...
more...Google Translate Application
closeIn looking for ways to break down language barriers, the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and Clerk of Court have added the Google Translate application to the Clerk of Court website. The Google Translate icon is located in the top right hand corner of every page. By clicking on the drop down list, litigants can select the appropriate language and Google Translate will convert the entire webpage into that language.
The goal is to provide basic court information and foster a better understanding of the judicial process through language access before litigants get to court. However, the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and Clerk of Court cannot guarantee the accuracy of the translations; therefore, litigants should still consult with an attorney for any legal advice and assistance.
Garnishment Filings
“ PROOF OF ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGMENT REQUIRED FOR ALL GARNISHMENT AFFIDAVITS NOT FILED BY ...
more...Proof of Assignment Judgment Required
closePROOF OF ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGMENT REQUIRED FOR ALL GARNISHMENT AFFIDAVITS NOT FILED BY ORIGINAL JUDGMENT CREDITOR
Effective December 15, 2014, it is the standing order of the Gwinnett County Magistrate Court that a party filing a garnishment action who is not the original judgment creditor (i.e. judgment plaintiff) must, in addition to filing proof of an active judgment, file proof that the judgment has been assigned to the filing party along with the garnishment affidavit.
Gwinnett citizens have recently reported receiving phone calls telling them they missed jury duty and threatening a bench warrant. In some cases, the citizen is told to call a number to pay a fine. THIS COMMUNICATION IS A BOGUS NOTICE.
No one affiliated with the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, the Clerk of Superior Court, or the Sheriff's Office communicates with jurors in this manner. To verify your status as a Gwinnett County juror you may call 770-822-8567. If you believe you received a jury scam call, email, or text message, please report it to the Jury Scam Tip line at 770-619-6655.
Family Violence
“ Domestic Violence Under Georgia Law, "family violence" is the occurrence of any felony, battery, simple battery, simple assault, assault, stalking
more...Family Violence Act
closeDomestic Violence Under Georgia Law, "family violence" is the occurrence of any felony, battery, simple battery, simple assault, assault, stalking, criminal damage to property, unlawful restraint, or criminal trespass between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household, and does not include reasonable discipline administered by a parent to a child in the form of corporal punishment, restraint, or detention.
Family Violence at Magistrate Court / Superior Court
Pay Tickets
“ Recorder's Court handles traffic citations that are written by the Gwinnett County Police Department, Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department
more...Citation information
closeRecorder's Court handles traffic citations that are written by the Gwinnett County Police Department, Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department, Georgia Department of Driver Services, and the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Pay your citation online at www.gwinnettrecorderscourtpmts.com
Pay your citation by phone at 1-877-794-0988
Child Support
“ You or your attorney will be required to file financial information on an approved "Child Support Worksheet" before the court
more...Child Support Guidelines
closeYou or your attorney will be required to file financial information on an approved "Child Support Worksheet" before the court can consider any calculation of child support. Both parties are required to file a worksheet.
This worksheet and instructions are available at the Superior Court Clerk's Office or may be found on-line in an electronic format at the Office of Child Support Services web site: https://services.georgia.gov/dhr/cspp/do/public/SupportCalc
This worksheet must be filed timely in accordance with the requirements of the statute and local court orders. You will not get a hearing without your information being accurately supplied on a worksheet filed with the clerk's office.
Documents and forms at Superior Court
coming to court?
Can I pay my ticket without coming to court? (REC 25-625)
If your citation does NOT require a mandatory court appearance you may pay your ticket by:
- Mail - Money orders or cashier's check only.
- In Person - Fines may be paid in person by money order, cashier's check, cash, debit or credit card during the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Drop Box - A drop box is located outside of the Court Annex building and available after normal working hours.
- Online - Online payments are accepted at www.gwinnettrecorderscourtpmts.com
For information concerning credit card payments, please refer to Credit Card Procedures in the menu to the left. Please note that Recorder's Court Clerk's Office does not accept personal or company checks.
Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule (REC 25-100)
There are no court fees assessed in Recorder's Court. However, every fine assessed is subject to the appropriate surcharges in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-21-70 through 15-21-77.
What are the requirements for a landlord filing a dispossessory action?
What are the requirements for a landlord filing a dispossessory action? (MAG 30)
The relationship between the parties must be landlord and tenant.The tenant must be either a tenant holding over, a tenant at will, a tenant at sufferance, or not paying rent as it becomes due.The landlord must have made a demand for possession of the premises prior to commencement of the proceedings.
Where do I file a dispossessory action to evict my tenants?
Where do I file a dispossessory action to evict my tenants? (MAG 30)
A dispossessory action should be filed in the county where the property is located.
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