Randolph County Divorce Records Search

Randolph County divorce records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Cuthbert and document every divorce case filed in the county, from the initial petition through the final court order. This page walks you through how to search Randolph County divorce records, request copies, use online tools, and find legal resources if your situation calls for professional help.

Where to Get Randolph County Divorce Records

The Randolph County Superior Court Clerk in Cuthbert holds all divorce case records for the county. The office is at 93 Front Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840. Call them at (229) 732-2216. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is where you go for certified copies, uncertified copies, case file review, and mail-in records requests for Randolph County divorce records.

Randolph County divorce records are public records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Any person can request access to a completed divorce file. Records sealed by court order are not publicly accessible, but the clerk will tell you if a specific record is sealed. Bring a photo ID and the names of both parties when visiting in person.

Cuthbert is the county seat of Randolph County in southwest Georgia. The courthouse handles all civil and family law filings for the county. Randolph County is small, so requests are often processed without long waits.

The screenshot below shows the Randolph County government website, the official county portal with links to clerk contact information and county services.

The site links to the clerk's office information and other county services that can assist residents seeking Randolph County divorce records.

Searching Randolph County Divorce Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at gsccca.org indexes civil filings from most Georgia counties, including Randolph. Free basic searches by party name or case number let you confirm whether a divorce was filed in the county and get the docket number you need before requesting copies. This is the fastest online first step.

Georgia Courts E-Access at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/ provides case status and docket data for Superior Court cases statewide. It serves as a cross-reference for what GSCCCA returns. Neither tool gives you the full file or a certified copy. For those, contact the Randolph County clerk directly.

Because Randolph County is a small, rural county, older records may not be in any online index. If you get no results online and believe a case exists in Randolph County, call the clerk at (229) 732-2216 to request a manual lookup. Having the year of filing and the full names of both parties makes the search faster.

Note: Use both party names when searching GSCCCA. Divorce records are indexed under the petitioner and the respondent. If one name returns nothing, the other may still locate the case.

How Divorce Cases Work in Randolph County

Randolph County divorces are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Cuthbert. Georgia law requires at least one spouse to have lived in the state for six months before filing, as set out in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. Cases are typically filed in the county where the defendant lives. If the defendant does not reside in Georgia, the plaintiff can file in their own county.

Georgia law recognizes thirteen grounds for divorce under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. Most people use irretrievable breakdown because it requires no proof of fault on either side. After service on the defendant, a 30-day waiting period must pass before the court can enter a final decree. Uncontested cases in Randolph County generally move fairly quickly after that, given the lighter caseload. Contested cases involving custody, property, or support take longer.

Free, state-approved divorce forms are available at eforms.georgiacourts.gov. These cover uncontested divorces with and without children. Court staff can direct you to the right forms but cannot advise you on legal matters.

Randolph County Divorce Record Copy Fees

The Randolph County Superior Court Clerk charges fees for copies of divorce records. Certified copies require the court's seal and are used for official and legal purposes, such as remarriage applications, immigration documents, or court proceedings in other jurisdictions. Uncertified copies are cheaper and work for personal use. Call the clerk at (229) 732-2216 to confirm current fees before submitting a request by mail or in person.

For divorces from 1952 through 1996, the Georgia Department of Public Health provides a statewide verification service for $10 per request. Submit requests at dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords. The DPH record confirms the divorce happened but does not include any terms from the court order. For the full record, get a certified decree from the Randolph County clerk.

Legal Help in Randolph County

Randolph County residents who need legal assistance with a divorce case can access statewide free services through Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org. Georgia Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to qualifying low-income individuals. Family law matters, including uncontested divorce, are within their services. Because Randolph County is small, residents typically connect through the regional office serving southwest Georgia.

For those who want to file without an attorney, the Georgia Courts E-Forms portal at eforms.georgiacourts.gov has fillable state-approved divorce forms with instructions. If the case is contested or involves children or property, a private family law attorney is the better choice. The Georgia State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service can help find an attorney who handles family law cases in the southwest Georgia region.

Note: Randolph County is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. Judges in this circuit rotate through several southwest Georgia counties. Check with the clerk on the court schedule in Cuthbert if you have a pending hearing or plan to file soon.

Divorce Decrees vs. DPH Records

These two records serve different purposes. The divorce decree is the court order signed by the Randolph County Superior Court judge. It contains every term the court imposed on the divorce: how property was divided, custody and support for any children, alimony, and any name change orders. Certified copies from the clerk's office carry the court seal and are the authoritative legal record of the divorce.

A DPH record from the Georgia Department of Public Health is a summary. It covers divorces statewide from 1952 through 1996 and confirms the event with basic facts. It does not include any of the terms from the court's order. If you need to show the specific terms of the divorce, use the record in a legal proceeding, or enforce an order, only the certified decree from the Randolph County Superior Court Clerk will work. Submit DPH requests at dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords.

Nearby Counties

Randolph County is in southwest Georgia and borders several other counties, each with their own court records systems.