The Plaintiff (the one filing the action) must electronically file a sworn statement with the Clerk of Magistrate Court, describing the charges against the Defendant (the person or business against whom the claim is brought). This Statement of Claim provides each party with the reason for the lawsuit.
Once registered, filers may eFile with any participating Clerk's office. A filer guide is available under the Support Tab at which walks the filer through the registration process, filing a UCC online, submitting payment for the filing, and other elements of the filing process.
Documents to be filed under seal therefore must be manually submitted to the Clerk of Court in paper form, accompanied by an Order sealing the Documents submitted. Also, filers submitting Documents to be filed under seal are required to E-File a "Notice of Filing under Seal".
The proper place to file in order to perfect a security interest under Georgia Uniform Commercial Code is with the clerk of the superior court of any county in the state of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "filing officer").