Floyd County Dissolution of Marriage Records
Dissolution of marriage records in Floyd County are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Rome, Georgia. The clerk's office at the Floyd County Courthouse maintains all case files, final decrees, and related documents for cases going back many decades. If you need to search for a case, request a certified copy, understand the filing process, or find legal help in the Rome area, this page covers all of those topics and links you to the right sources.
Floyd County Quick Facts
Floyd County Superior Court Clerk
The Floyd County Superior Court Clerk is the official keeper of all dissolution of marriage records filed in this county. The office sits inside the Floyd County Courthouse in downtown Rome. Staff can search by party name or case number, and they can help you find out what documents are available for a particular case. Bring photo ID when you visit in person, and try to have the names of both parties and a rough year of filing ready.
| Office | Floyd County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Government Plaza Suite 101, Rome, GA 30161 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1110, Rome, GA 30162 |
| Phone | (706) 291-5190 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | floydsuperiorcourt.com |
| Directory | Find My Clerk |
Mail requests go to PO Box 1110, Rome, GA 30162. Send a written request that includes both parties' full names, the year of filing, and your return address. The office will respond with any fees owed and estimated processing time. You can also call (706) 291-5190 before you visit to confirm what documents are available.
The Floyd County Superior Court also maintains an active web presence at floydsuperiorcourt.com. The site provides downloadable forms, docket viewing, and information about the eCertification service for online certified copy requests. This is one of the more web-accessible clerk offices in northwest Georgia, which makes it easier to handle some requests without a trip to the courthouse.
Online Access and Search Tools
Floyd County offers more online access than many rural Georgia counties. The court maintains its own site at floydsuperiorcourt.com with docket viewing for civil cases, including dissolution of marriage filings. If you know the approximate filing year or the case number, this is often the fastest way to confirm a case exists before requesting documents.
For statewide searches, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority portal at gsccca.org is a key resource. The GSCCCA indexes civil filings and recorded instruments from counties across Georgia. Not every document is available in full, but the index is searchable by name and may turn up case numbers that you can then use to request documents from the Floyd County clerk directly. The screenshot below shows the main GSCCCA portal used by clerks and the public across Georgia.
Georgia Courts at georgiacourts.gov provides general information about how the Superior Court system operates. If you are new to the process, the site can help you understand which court handles dissolution of marriage cases and what to expect at each stage.
The GSCCCA eCertification service lets you request certified copies of certain indexed documents online. Not all dissolution of marriage documents are available this way, but recorded instruments tied to a case sometimes are. The service can save a trip to the courthouse for some requests.
The screenshot below shows the Floyd County Superior Court's own website, where you can view dockets, download forms, and find contact information for the clerk's office.
The court site also links to eCertification services, which allow some certified copy requests to be completed without an in-person visit to the Rome courthouse.
Vital Records and DPH Verifications
The Georgia Department of Public Health keeps dissolution of marriage verifications for cases from 1952 through 1996. These are summary verification letters, not full certified copies of court decrees. If you need a document from that time frame and the record is old enough to fall in that window, DPH may be able to provide a faster response than waiting for the clerk to pull a physical file.
For cases before 1952 or after 1996, the Floyd County Superior Court Clerk is the only official source. DPH does not handle cases outside that 1952 to 1996 range. Reach DPH Vital Records at dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords.
When you need a certified copy of an actual final decree rather than just a verification letter, the clerk's office in Rome is where you go regardless of the year. Decree copies come from the court file, not from DPH.
Filing a Dissolution of Marriage in Floyd County
To file a dissolution of marriage in Floyd County, at least one spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months before filing. The case goes to the Superior Court. Floyd County uses the Rome Division of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. Forms are available on the clerk's website at floydsuperiorcourt.com, which is convenient since you can download and review them before your visit.
After a petition is filed and properly served, Georgia law requires a 30-day waiting period before a final decree can be entered. In uncontested cases where both parties agree on all terms, the process can move fairly quickly once the waiting period is up. Contested cases take longer and usually involve additional court appearances.
The Floyd County clerk's office can tell you which forms you need, but staff cannot give legal advice. If you are unsure how to fill out the forms or what the process involves, see the legal help section below.
What Records the Clerk Keeps
The Superior Court Clerk in Rome keeps the full case file for every dissolution of marriage filed in Floyd County. That file includes the original petition, proof of service, any temporary orders, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and the final decree. Certified copies of the final decree are the most commonly requested document. These are used for name changes, insurance updates, property transfers, and other legal purposes.
Some documents in a case file may be sealed by court order. If part of a file is restricted, the clerk will tell you what is available and what is not. Most dissolution of marriage records are public unless a judge ordered them sealed for a specific reason, such as the protection of minor children.
Case files go back many decades in Floyd County. Older files may be in storage rather than on-site, so it can take longer to pull very old records. Call ahead if you need something from the 1970s or earlier.
Georgia Archives for Historical Records
For dissolution of marriage records that predate the modern court filing system, the Georgia Archives in Morrow may have materials. The Archives holds historical court records transferred from counties across the state. If you are doing genealogical research on a case from the early to mid-twentieth century, the Archives is worth checking. Their staff can tell you whether Floyd County records from a given era are held there.
The Archives does not have every county's records. But for northwest Georgia, they do hold some historical Superior Court materials. Contact them before making a trip to confirm what is available for Floyd County.
Legal Help in Floyd County
Several resources exist for people who need legal help with a dissolution of marriage in Floyd County. The Georgia Legal Services Program serves this area and may be able to assist people who meet income guidelines. Their main site is at glsp.org.
Georgia Legal Aid also provides self-help information at georgialegalaid.org. This includes plain-language guides on how dissolution of marriage cases work in Georgia and what forms are required. It is a good starting point even if you end up hiring an attorney.
The State Bar of Georgia maintains a lawyer referral service that can connect you with a licensed attorney in the Rome area. You can reach them at 1-800-334-6865 or visit gabar.org for more information. If you can't afford a private attorney, ask Georgia Legal Services whether you qualify for free or reduced-cost help.
GSCCCA and Recorded Instruments
Some dissolution of marriage cases result in recorded documents beyond the court file itself. Property settlements, quit-claim deeds, and name change orders may be recorded separately with the clerk. The GSCCCA portal indexes many of these recorded instruments and makes them searchable by name. If you are trying to trace a property transfer tied to a dissolution case, the GSCCCA is often faster than a direct courthouse search.
The GSCCCA can be reached by phone at (404) 327-9058 for questions about what is indexed and how to use the system. The portal is free to search, though some document requests carry a fee.
Cities in Floyd County
Rome is the county seat and the largest city in Floyd County. It is the only city in Floyd County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated records page on this site.
Other communities in Floyd County include Cave Spring and Armuchee, but these do not meet the population threshold and do not have dedicated pages here.
Nearby Counties
Floyd County borders several counties in northwest Georgia. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk handling dissolution of marriage records for that county.