Divorce records in Bartow County, Georgia can be accessed through several channels. BartowCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Bartow County. You can also obtain records directly from the Superior Court that issued the decree, the Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court, or the Georgia Department of Public Health's Vital Records office. Each source provides different types of documents depending on your needs.
Bartow Divorce Records Search
In Georgia, divorce cases are handled exclusively by the Superior Court. The Civil and Criminal Division of the Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court maintains all divorce case files, including petitions, final decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings. These court records are generally public unless a judge has sealed part or all of a case.
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records office, also keeps divorce certificates — shorter verification documents that confirm a divorce occurred. These certificates are available for divorces granted in Georgia from June 9, 1952 forward.
To search Bartow County court records online, the Georgia Courts E-Access portal allows registered users to look up civil case information, including divorce filings.
Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court — Civil Division
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Bartow
Understanding which office holds the record you need will save time. In Bartow County, divorce cases are filed in and decided by the Bartow County Superior Court. After a judge signs the final decree, the Clerk of Superior Court files and maintains the complete case record.
The state Vital Records office maintains a separate divorce certificate — a summary document that verifies the divorce but does not include the full terms of the settlement or custody arrangements.
For court records (decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders):
Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court
- Request copies of the final divorce decree, property settlement, or parenting plan
- Ask the clerk whether certified copies are available for your specific case
- Older records may need to be retrieved from storage — allow extra time
For divorce verification certificates:
Georgia Department of Public Health — Vital Records
- Issues divorce certificates for Georgia divorces from June 9, 1952 to present
- Does not provide copies of the actual divorce decree — only the court can do that
- Requests can be submitted by mail or through the Georgia Vital Records online portal
If you need the full divorce decree for legal proceedings, property transfers, or name changes, contact the Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court directly. If you only need proof that a divorce occurred, the state Vital Records office can usually provide that faster.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Bartow
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (state Vital Records) | $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) | $0.50 per page (uncertified); $2.50 first page certified + $0.50 each additional page | Varies — typically same day to several business days |