Georgia · Lowndes County

Small Claims Court in Lowndes County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Lowndes County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Lowndes County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Valdosta
Lowndes County Courthouse
100 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA, 31601

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Lowndes County are handled at Lowndes County Courthouse in Valdosta. Lowndes County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Hahira, Lake Park and Moody Afb areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

In this county

Filing in Lowndes County

Small claims in Lowndes County

Small claims cases in Lowndes County, Georgia are handled through the Georgia Magistrate Court, which hears civil claims up to $15,000. The court sits at the Lowndes County Courthouse, located at 100 E Central Ave in Valdosta, ZIP code 31601, and information is posted at http://www.lowndescounty.com/. The county has a population of 122,082 and includes the communities of Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Naylor, and Moody Afb, along with ZIP codes such as 31602, 31605, 31632, 31636, and 31641. Lowndes County lies near Lanier County, Brooks County, and Echols County. Electronic filing is available for cases in this county, in addition to filings made at the courthouse. The Magistrate Court receives claims, schedules hearings, and issues judgments in the cases before it. Parties filing in Lowndes County bring their claims in this court rather than in the courts of the nearby counties, and the 15000 dollar limit applies to the claims the Magistrate Court can hear.

Where Lowndes County hears these cases

Lowndes County Courthouse

100 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601

Lowndes County at a glance

Population122,082
Court sits inValdosta
Court systemGeorgia Magistrate Court
Claim limit$15,000
ZIP codes in county11
Towns and cities5
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Lowndes County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Hahira, Lake Park, Moody Afb, Naylor, Valdosta.

ZIP codes:

3160131602316033160431605316063163231636316413169831699

Lowndes County in context

Lowndes County is the 23rd most populous of Georgia's 159 counties, with about 122,082 residents.

Sources for Lowndes County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Lowndes County

$15,000
Maximum claim
$15,000 maximum
$45–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Georgia

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Lowndes County

Filing fee
$45–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Lowndes County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $15,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$45–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Lowndes County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Lowndes County Courthouse, 100 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Hahira, Lake Park, Moody Afb, Naylor, Valdosta.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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