DeKalb Magistrate Court Fee Increase Begins Sept. 1

DECATUR, Ga. – On Sept. 1, 2019, House Bill 307 becomes effective and will require fee increases for Abandoned Motor Vehicle (AMV) filings in all Magistrate Courts in Georgia. HB 307 requires that the filing fee be increased to $11 for each action.

The bill also provides for increasing the fee for a certified copy in AMV cases up to $14. DeKalb County Magistrate Court will charge $10 for a certified copy.

If you have any questions regarding the new AMV fees, please contact the DeKalb State and Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office at 404-371-2261.