Divorce Record Search in Georgia


Search for divorce records in the state of Georgia



Georgia Divorce Records




Georgia Divorce Records

The Georgia state Vital Records office will conduct a search to determine the occurrence of a divorce, but cannot issue a record. Certified copies of divorce decrees are only available from the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted.

Required Information

The person requesting a search for confirmation of a divorce must provide the following information, a signed request and the appropriate fee (see below):

  1. Groom's full name,
  2. Bride's full name,
  3. Date of divorce (month, day, year),
  4. Place of divorce (city, county),
  5. The number of copies requested

Fees

Georgia law requires that payment must be received before a record or a service can be provided. Prepayment of the fee is necessary at the time the service is requested and fees are not refundable.

Fee includes the search & confirmation of divorce event:

(The state of Georgia Vital Records office will conduct a search to determine the occurrence of a divorce, but cannot issue a record. Certified copies of divorce decrees are only available from the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted.)

Multi-year search (every three years or portion thereof):<

$10.00

Methods of Payment

Fees may be paid by one of the following methods: PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL! (Make certified checks and money orders payable to Vital Records.)

  • Certified check
  • Money order

You can download the PDF version of the form, fill it out by hand and mail it to Vital Records.

    Mail your request to:

    Vital Records
    2600 Skyland Drive, NE
    Atlanta, GA 30319

Where to Request a Divorce Decree

Certified copies of Georgia divorce decrees are only available in the county where the divorce was granted.