Find Statesboro Divorce Records
Statesboro divorce records are kept at the Bulloch County Superior Court, which is right in town since Statesboro is the county seat. All divorce cases for Statesboro residents are filed and stored there, and this page explains how to search, get copies, and start a new filing.
Statesboro Quick Facts
Where Statesboro Divorce Records Are Kept
Statesboro is Bulloch County's seat, meaning the courthouse is inside the city. The Bulloch County Superior Court on Siebald Street maintains all divorce records for the area. The clerk's office handles filings, copy requests, and the full case index for domestic matters. There's no need to travel outside Statesboro for any divorce records purpose.
Bulloch County's website at https://www.bullochcounty.net/ provides access to court services information and clerk contact details. The Superior Court clerk manages all civil and domestic cases. Online case search is available, which lets Statesboro residents look up records without a courthouse visit. The site covers the major county services including court and records.
| Court | Bulloch County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Siebald Street, Statesboro GA 30458 |
| Phone | (912) 764-9009 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | https://www.bullochcounty.net/ |
The courthouse on Siebald Street is centrally located in downtown Statesboro. Parking is available nearby. Walk-in visits to the clerk's office are handled during regular hours. Staff can run name and case number searches at the counter. For older paper records, a short wait is possible while the file is pulled from storage.
Note: Statesboro is home to Georgia Southern University, so the city sees a relatively high volume of court activity for its size. The clerk's office handles requests efficiently, but arriving earlier in the day tends to mean shorter wait times.
How to Search Statesboro Divorce Records
Bulloch County's online case search is accessible through the county website at https://www.bullochcounty.net/. Find the Superior Court clerk section and look for the case search link. You can enter a party name or case number to pull up records. Results show the case type, parties, filing date, and current status. This covers all civil cases including divorces in the county.
The GSCCCA at https://www.gsccca.org includes Bulloch County in its statewide index. If you want to search broadly or verify a case across counties, GSCCCA is a useful complement to the county search. GSCCCA results are free; copies require contacting the Bulloch County clerk after you confirm the case details.
The screenshot below shows the Bulloch County government website, which Statesboro residents use to access the Superior Court section and find divorce records through the online case search.
The Bulloch County site has straightforward navigation to court services. The Superior Court section covers the clerk's contact information, case search access, and procedural information for filings. For Statesboro residents, this is the main online resource for divorce record access.
Georgia Courts eAccess at https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/ may include Bulloch County. Check the site for current participation details. For certified copy requests, the Bulloch County clerk at (912) 764-9009 is the contact.
Filing for Divorce in Statesboro
Georgia requires at least one spouse to have lived in the state for six months before filing. This comes from O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. Statesboro residents file at the Bulloch County Superior Court on Siebald Street. Since the courthouse is in town, filing is as simple as walking in with your completed forms and the filing fee.
No-fault divorce based on an irretrievably broken marriage is the standard path in Georgia. Thirteen fault grounds are available under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3, including adultery, cruel treatment, desertion, and others. Most Statesboro residents use the no-fault option. Fault grounds can be relevant when property or alimony is in dispute, but they require more evidence and typically lead to longer proceedings.
Free official forms are at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/. Download the divorce petition, domestic relations financial affidavit, and parenting plan if you have children. Complete all forms, sign and notarize where required, and file at the Bulloch County clerk's office. The clerk stamps your copies and assigns a case number at submission.
After filing, serve the other spouse as required by O.C.G.A. § 19-5-1. The Bulloch County Sheriff can handle service. If your spouse is cooperative, a signed acknowledgment of service filed with the court also works. The case does not move to hearing until service is confirmed and filed.
Statesboro Divorce Record Fees
Copy fees at the Bulloch County Superior Court follow Georgia's standard per-page certified document rates. Certified copies cost a few dollars per page. The exact amount depends on the document length. Call (912) 764-9009 for a current fee before sending a mail request or placing an order in person.
The Georgia DPH at https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords offers divorce verifications for records from 1952 to 1996 at $10 each. These are state vital records documents, not court-certified copies. Use them when basic confirmation of a divorce in that era is sufficient. For certified copies from the court file, contact the Bulloch County clerk directly.
Mail requests to the Bulloch County Superior Court at 20 Siebald Street, Statesboro GA 30458 should include party names, approximate filing year, return address, and a check or money order for the fee. Always confirm the exact fee before mailing to avoid having the request returned for underpayment. Processing time is typically a few business days.
Legal Help for Statesboro Residents
Georgia Legal Aid covers Southeast Georgia including Bulloch County. Visit https://www.georgialegalaid.org/ to find the local office and apply for free legal assistance. Family law cases, including divorce, are covered for income-qualifying residents. Apply early - demand for legal aid services is high in many rural Georgia counties.
Georgia Southern University's law school or student legal services may also have free legal resources available to students and community members in Statesboro. Check with the university's legal aid or student services office for current offerings. Combined with the state Georgia Legal Aid service, Statesboro residents have access to more legal help resources than similarly sized cities elsewhere.
The Georgia E-Forms system at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/ gives all filers free access to official court forms. For a simple uncontested divorce in Bulloch County, these forms plus the county's online case search cover most of what you need. For contested cases or situations involving children, a family law attorney is the wiser choice. Use the State Bar of Georgia referral service to find one in the Statesboro area.
Bulloch County Divorce Records
Statesboro is in Bulloch County. All divorce filings for Statesboro residents go through the Bulloch County Superior Court. The county page has full details on fees, forms, online search, and getting copies.