Divorce records in Harris County, Georgia can be accessed through several channels. HarrisGACourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Harris County. You can also request records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Harris 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 whether you need a court filing or a vital record certificate.
Harris County Divorce Records Search
In Georgia, divorce cases are heard by the Superior Court. The Harris County Clerk of Superior Court maintains all court records related to divorce proceedings filed in the county. This includes divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and related motions or filings. The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office also keeps divorce certificates for divorces granted statewide since June 9, 1952.
You can search for Harris County court case records online through the Georgia Courts E-Access portal, which allows registered users to look up case information. For in-person requests or certified copies, contact the Clerk of Superior Court directly.
Harris County Clerk of Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Harris County
Georgia's Superior Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over divorce cases. When a divorce is finalized in Harris County, the decree and all associated documents are filed with the Harris County Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk's office retains the complete case file, including:
- The original divorce petition
- The final decree of divorce
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Property division orders
- Any post-judgment modifications
The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office maintains a separate divorce certificate — a shorter document that confirms a divorce took place, listing the names of the parties, date, and county. This is not the same as the full court record.
Which office to contact:
- For the full divorce decree, settlement terms, custody orders, or other court filings: Contact the Harris County Clerk of Superior Court at the address above.
- For a divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred): Contact the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records office.
Georgia Department of Public Health – Vital Records
You can also order Georgia vital records online through the Georgia DPH Vital Records website. Divorce certificates are generally available for divorces granted from June 9, 1952 to the present.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Harris County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (Georgia Vital Records – first copy) | $25.00 | 5–10 business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate (Georgia Vital Records – additional copy, same order) | $5.00 | Same as above |
| Court record copy (Clerk of Superior Court – per page) | $0.25 – $0.50 | Varies; typically same day to several business days |
| Certified court document copy (Clerk of Superior Court) | $2.50 for first page, $0.50 each additional page | Varies; typically 1–5 business days |
| Online vital records order (expedited processing via Georgia DPH) | Additional fees apply through approved vendor | 3–5 business days |