Divorce records in Fayette County, Georgia, can be accessed through several channels. FayetteGACourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court, or the Georgia Department of Public Health's vital records office. Whether you need a copy of a divorce decree, a divorce certificate, or related filings, the right source depends on the type of document and how you plan to use it.
Fayette County Divorce Records Search
In Georgia, divorce cases are handled exclusively by the Superior Court. The Fayette County Superior Court maintains all divorce case files, including petitions, final decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and other related filings. The Clerk of Superior Court is the custodian of these records.
For online searching, the Clerk of Superior Court offers an eSearch portal where you can look up indexed court records by party name. This tool covers civil case records, which includes divorce filings. The Georgia Courts E-Access portal may also provide electronic access to certain court records statewide.
Separately, the Georgia Department of Public Health maintains divorce certificates — a shorter verification document — for divorces granted anywhere in the state since June 9, 1952.
Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Fayette County
Understanding which office holds the record you need will save time. Fayette County divorce records are filed and stored across two primary sources:
Fayette County Superior Court — Clerk of Court
All divorce actions in Fayette County are filed with and adjudicated by the Fayette County Superior Court. Once a divorce decree is entered by the judge, the complete case file — including the final decree, property settlement, parenting plan, and any motions — remains with the Clerk of Superior Court. This is where you go if you need:
- A certified or plain copy of the divorce decree
- Settlement agreements or property division documents
- Custody and visitation orders
- Any motions or amendments filed during the case
You can also submit a formal request through the county's Open Records Request process for court records.
Georgia Department of Public Health — State Office of Vital Records
The state vital records office keeps divorce certificates (also called divorce verifications) for divorces finalized in Georgia since June 9, 1952. A divorce certificate is not the same as a divorce decree — it confirms that a divorce occurred and lists basic details such as the names of the parties, the date, and the county. If you need this type of verification rather than the full court file, contact the state office:
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Fayette County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (state vital records) | $25.00 | 5–10 business days |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order) | $5.00 each | Same as above |
| Court record copies (per page, Clerk of Superior Court) | $0.25–$0.50 per page | Varies; typically 1–3 business days for in-person requests |
| Certified copy of court document (Clerk of Superior Court) | $2.50 for certification plus per-page copy fee | Varies; typically 1–3 business days |
| Open records request (court records) | Costs may apply based on volume and staff time per Georgia Open Records Act | Within 3 business days for initial response |