How to add a sheriff’s fee to eFileGA
In eFileGA, sheriff’s fees are added from the Optional Services and Fees section after you upload your document. Choose the filing code first, then click Add New Optional Services and Fees , select the sheriff or service fee from the dropdown, and save the changes.
The fee option is normally available only for certain filing types, and it appears below the lead document area in the filing. If you do not see it, check whether the filing code you selected already includes that fee, because some courts store fees in the filing code itself.
Steps to add it
- Start your filing and upload the lead document.
- Review the filing code you selected.
- Go to Optional Services and Fees.
- Click Add New Optional Services and Fees.
- Pick the sheriff, constable, marshals, citation, or other service fee that applies.
- Click Save Changes.
If you need more than one optional fee, add the first one, save it, and then repeat the process for the next fee. If a blank optional service line appears by mistake, remove it before saving so the filing can be submitted cleanly.
Important detail
For the fee to be paid through eFileGA, the filing usually has to be submitted and accepted by the court. That means the fee is tied to the filing workflow, not just the draft screen.
If you still do not see it
The exact fee name can vary by court and filing code, so the sheriff fee may appear under a broader service list rather than as a standalone item. If the option is missing, the most likely cause is the filing code you chose, since optional fees are shown based on that code.