Martinez Divorce Records
Martinez divorce records are maintained at the Columbia County Superior Court in Evans. Martinez is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, so there is no city court - all divorce filings and record requests go through the county courthouse on Ronald Reagan Drive.
Martinez Quick Facts
Where Martinez Divorce Records Are Kept
Martinez is an unincorporated community in Columbia County - there's no city government or city court. All civil matters, including divorce, are handled by Columbia County. The Columbia County Superior Court at 640 Ronald Reagan Drive in Evans serves as the courthouse for the entire county, including Martinez. The building is just a short drive from most parts of the Martinez area.
Columbia County's website at https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/ provides access to court services, clerk contact information, and online case search. The Superior Court clerk manages all civil and domestic records including divorces. The online search tool covers cases in the county's electronic system, making remote record lookups straightforward.
| Court | Columbia County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans GA 30809 |
| Phone | (706) 312-7139 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/ |
The courthouse on Ronald Reagan Drive is easily accessible from Martinez. Walk-in visits are handled during regular business hours. Staff can run name-based and case-number-based searches while you wait. For older paper records, a short retrieval delay is possible. Calling ahead for very old cases ensures the file will be ready when you arrive.
Note: Martinez and Evans are neighboring unincorporated communities that share the same courthouse. Records for both areas are indexed under Columbia County, not by community name.
How to Search Martinez Divorce Records
Columbia County's online case search is accessible at https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/. Go to the Superior Court clerk section and find the case search link. You can search by party name or case number. Results show the filing date, parties, case type, and status. This is free to use and a good first step before contacting the clerk for copies.
GSCCCA at https://www.gsccca.org includes Columbia County in its statewide divorce index. It's useful when you want to search broadly across counties or verify a case location. Once you find the case number and confirm Columbia County as the filing location, contact the clerk for actual copies.
The screenshot below shows the Columbia County government website, where Martinez residents can find the Superior Court clerk section and access the online divorce case search.
The Columbia County website is organized by department and is easy to navigate. The Superior Court section covers all clerk functions including case search, fee schedules, and copy request procedures. For Martinez residents, this is the main online resource for divorce records in the area.
Georgia Courts eAccess at https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/ may include Columbia County in its coverage. Check for current details. For copy requests, the Columbia County clerk at (706) 312-7139 is the source regardless of where you locate the case data.
Filing for Divorce in Martinez
Since Martinez is unincorporated, all divorce filings go straight to Columbia County. Georgia's six-month residency requirement under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2 applies. At least one spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months before filing. The filing location is the Columbia County Superior Court at 640 Ronald Reagan Drive in Evans.
Georgia allows no-fault divorce when the marriage is irretrievably broken. Thirteen fault grounds under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3 are also available. Most Martinez residents who file for divorce use the no-fault option because it's simpler and requires less documentation. The fault grounds can matter if you are fighting over alimony or if fault is relevant to how property is divided.
Free official forms are at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/. Download the divorce petition, financial affidavit, and parenting plan if applicable. Complete everything, sign and notarize where required, and file at the Columbia County clerk's office. Pay the filing fee at the counter when you hand in your documents.
Serve the other party after filing. O.C.G.A. § 19-5-1 governs service of process in Georgia. The Columbia County Sheriff can serve civil papers. A signed acknowledgment of service by the other party also satisfies this step. File the proof of service with the court before expecting any action from the judge.
Martinez Divorce Record Fees
Copy fees at Columbia County follow Georgia's standard certified document schedule. Certified copies cost a few dollars per page. Totals depend on document length. Call (706) 312-7139 for a current fee estimate specific to your request before sending payment. Always confirm the exact fee before mailing a check.
The Georgia DPH at https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords offers divorce verifications for records from 1952 to 1996 at $10 each. This is a state-issued confirmation, not a certified court copy. For actual certified court documents from the Columbia County case file, contact the clerk at (706) 312-7139.
Mail requests go to the Columbia County Superior Court, 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans GA 30809. Include both parties' names, the approximate filing year, a return mailing address, and a check or money order for the fee. The clerk processes mail requests within a few business days in most cases.
Legal Help for Martinez Residents
Georgia Legal Aid covers the CSRA region including Columbia County. Visit https://www.georgialegalaid.org/ to find the regional office and apply for free legal assistance. Family law cases, including divorce and custody, are within their services for income-qualifying residents. Early application gives you the best chance of getting help before case deadlines arrive.
The Georgia E-Forms system at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/ is free for all filers. Self-represented Martinez residents use these official forms to handle straightforward uncontested divorces. The Columbia County clerk's staff can answer basic procedural questions when you visit the courthouse. These tools together give self-represented filers a solid foundation for handling a simple divorce case.
For contested cases or those involving significant property, business assets, or child custody, the State Bar of Georgia referral service can connect you with family law attorneys in the Augusta-Columbia County area. Martinez is close to Augusta, giving residents access to a wide range of legal professionals. A paid consultation before filing can clarify your position and help you avoid costly procedural errors.
Columbia County Divorce Records
Martinez is in Columbia County. All divorce filings for Martinez residents go through the Columbia County Superior Court. The county page has full details on fees, forms, online search, and getting copies.