Divorce records in Forsyth County, Georgia, are available through several channels. ForsythGACourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Forsyth County. You can also request records directly from the Superior Court that issued the divorce decree, the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court, or the Georgia Department of Public Health's vital records office. Each source provides different types of documents, so the right starting point depends on whether you need a full court file or a divorce certificate.
Forsyth Divorce Records Search
In Georgia, divorce cases are handled at the county level by the Superior Court. The Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court maintains the official court files for all divorces granted in the county. These records typically include:
- Final divorce decrees
- Settlement agreements and property division orders
- Custody and visitation orders
- Motions, responses, and other case filings
The Georgia Department of Public Health also keeps divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred, listing the parties' names, date of divorce, and county. These certificates are available from June 1952 forward.
You can search Forsyth County court records through the Georgia Courts E-Access portal, which connects to the county's case management system. An account may be required to view case details.
Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Forsyth
Georgia law assigns divorce jurisdiction to the Superior Court. In Forsyth County, all divorce petitions are filed with and decided by the Forsyth County Superior Court. Once a judge signs the final decree, the Clerk of Superior Court enters it into the official record and maintains the complete case file.
A separate divorce certificate is reported to the state. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records, stores these certificates and issues certified copies upon request.
Which office to contact:
- For the full divorce case file (decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, motions): Contact the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court.
- For a divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred): Contact the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records.
Forsyth County Superior Court Clerk
Georgia Department of Public Health — Office of Vital Records
The state vital records office accepts requests by mail and through its online ordering system. Divorce certificates are available for divorces recorded from June 1952 onward. For divorces before that date, the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted is the only source.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Forsyth
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified divorce certificate (state vital records office) | $25.00 | 5–10 business days by mail |
| Additional copies of same certificate (same order) | $5.00 each | Same as above |
| Court record copy (Clerk of Superior Court, per page) | $0.50 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Certified court document copy (Clerk of Superior Court) | $2.50 for first page, $0.50 each additional page | Same day to several business days |
| Online search via Georgia Courts E-Access | No fee to search; fees may apply for document access | Immediate (search results) |