DeKalb County Process Serving: What You Need to Know

DeKalb County is one of Metro Atlanta's most legally active counties — home to Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven, with a substantial civil litigation docket at every court level. This guide covers process serving in DeKalb County for attorneys, law firms, collection agencies, and property managers.

DeKalb County Courts

• DeKalb County Superior Court (556 N McDonough St, Decatur) — General jurisdiction civil and criminal
• DeKalb County State Court (556 N McDonough St, Decatur) — Civil claims, misdemeanors
• DeKalb County Magistrate Court (3630 Camp Circle, Decatur) — Small claims, dispossessory, civil warrants
• DeKalb County Probate Court (556 N McDonough St, Decatur) — Estates, guardianships, mental health
• City of Decatur Municipal Court — City ordinance violations

DeKalb County Service Considerations

• Urban-suburban mix: DeKalb County ranges from dense urban environments near Atlanta to quieter suburban communities further east
• Intown neighborhoods: Areas like Kirkwood, East Lake, and Oakhurst require urban service experience
• Apartment density: Higher than average multi-family housing — secure buildings and gate codes are common
• Population diversity: One of the most diverse counties in Georgia — our servers approach every serve with professionalism

DeKalb County Pricing

Reliant uses flat-rate, serve-type pricing across all of DeKalb County — no zone surcharges, and no county surcharge:

• Flat rate by serve type ($65–$95): $75 Substitute at Residence · $80 Personal · $85 Business Address · $95 Corporate / Government · $65 Non-Serve Attempt Report
• Standard speed: 2–3 business day first attempt, 3 attempts
• Optional rush: Same-day Rush +$75 · Next-day Rush +$35 (5 attempts, evenings/weekends)
• Court filing: $45 standard / $75 rush
• Skip trace: $75 per defendant

Coverage Areas

We serve all of DeKalb County including Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Clarkston, Avondale Estates, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville.