Divorce records in Gwinnett County, Georgia, can be accessed through several channels. GwinnettCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also request records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court, or the Georgia Department of Public Health's vital records office. Online tools such as the state's E-Access court records portal may also provide case-level search results for Gwinnett County divorce filings.
Gwinnett Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Gwinnett County are maintained by the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court. In Georgia, Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over divorce cases, so all divorce petitions, final decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings are housed with the clerk's office. The Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records, also keeps divorce certificates — abbreviated records that confirm a divorce occurred but do not include the full case file. The clerk's office collection includes:
- Divorce petitions and complaints
- Final divorce decrees
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Custody and visitation orders
- Property division orders
- Modifications to existing orders
Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Gwinnett
In Georgia, divorce cases are filed in and heard by the Superior Court. There is no separate family court division for divorce in Gwinnett County — the Superior Court handles all divorce matters. After the judge signs the final decree, it is filed and recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court, where it becomes part of the permanent court record.
The Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records, also receives a report of every divorce granted in the state. This office issues divorce certificates (also called divorce verifications), which confirm the fact and date of divorce but do not include the full terms of the decree.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement terms, custody orders, or case documents — contact the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court.
- Divorce certificate or verification letter — contact the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records.
Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court
Georgia Department of Public Health — State Office of Vital Records
Court case records may also be searchable through the Georgia Courts E-Access portal, which provides electronic access to case indexes for participating courts. You will need to create an account to search.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Gwinnett
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Clerk of Superior Court) | $2.50 for the first page; $0.50 each additional page, plus $2.50 certification fee | Same day to several business days (in person); 1–2 weeks (by mail) |
| Uncertified copy of court document | $0.50 per page | Same day (in person) |
| Divorce certificate (Georgia Vital Records — standard) | $25.00 | 4–6 weeks |
| Divorce certificate (Georgia Vital Records — expedited) | $25.00 plus additional shipping fee | 1–2 weeks |