The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court’s office recently initiated socially distant service delivery until April 13.

The office will fulfill its constitutional mandates in a primarily virtual environment in line with the Supreme Courts Emergency Order. Clerk of Superior Court Debra DeBerry made the decision to offer socially distant services to protect her

staff and to be responsible to the greater DeKalb community.

“We want to be part of flattening the curve of COVID-19,” DeBerry said.

Customers can electronically file criminal, civil, and real estate documents at www.dksuperiorclerk.com.

If you are a victim of domestic violence or your health and safety is at risk and need assistance call 911 or contact the Women’s Resource Center Hotline at 404-688-9436, or Tapestry at 404-299-2185 for those for whom English is not their primary language.

Non-emergency services, including passport applications, notary commissions, trade names and adoptions, will not available until April 13.

Information: www.dksuperiorclerk.com

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