DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Civil Process Services
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Civil Process Unit provides service of civil papers, sheriff's sales transactions, notary services, temporary protective order processing assistance, and cash bond refund processing. Information regarding fees, accepted payment methods, office hours, and service requirements is provided below.
Office Information
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Civil Process Unit
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 North McDonough Street
Suite B110 (Basement Level)
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Phone: (404) 371-2570
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on weekends and national holidays.
Civil Process Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Service Fee | $50.00 |
| Levy Fee | $50.00 |
| Nulla Bona | $20.00 |
| Subpoenas | $10.00 |
| Notary Request | $2.00 |
Accepted Payment Methods
Payment is required at the time services are requested.
- Cash (U.S. Currency)
- Money Order
- Checks (Law Firms Only)
Payments must be submitted for the exact amount due.
Service of Civil Papers
Civil papers for Superior Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court must be presented in person or delivered by U.S. Mail to the Civil Process Unit. Faxed civil papers are not accepted.
Sheriff's Sales Transactions
Sheriff’s sales transactions include processing of Superior Court Writs of FiFa and related civil process matters.
Notary Services
Requestors must appear in person and present a valid state-issued identification card.
Property notary services, including deeds and real estate transfer documents, are not available through this office.
Temporary Protective Orders (TPO)
Temporary Protective Order packages and instructions are available through Superior Court on the Ground Floor of the courthouse.
Faxed TPOs are accepted only from outside agencies when the respondent is incarcerated in the DeKalb County Jail.
Cash Bond Refunds
Cash Bond Refunds are processed in person only between 8:30 AM and 4:45 PM, Monday through Friday, in Room B110.
Required documents:
- Original Cash Bond Receipt (or copy)
- Valid State-Issued Identification
- Cash Bond Release
Cash Bond Releases are obtained through:
- Solicitor's Office (Misdemeanor Cases)
- District Attorney's Office (Felony Cases)
Advance Notification Required
Please contact the Civil Process Unit at (404) 371-2570 before arriving if:
- The bond refund amount is $10,000 or greater
- The surety is incarcerated
- The surety is deceased