Access Glascock County Dissolution of Marriage Records
Dissolution of marriage records in Glascock County are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Gibson, Georgia. Glascock is one of Georgia's smallest counties by population, and the clerk's office at the Gibson courthouse is the sole official source for all dissolution case files, certified copies of final decrees, and public record access. This page explains how to search, how to contact the clerk, what statewide tools can assist with remote research, and where to get legal help if you need it.
Glascock County Quick Facts
Glascock County Superior Court Clerk
The Glascock County Superior Court Clerk in Gibson is the official keeper of all dissolution of marriage records for this county. The courthouse is at 62 Main Street in Gibson. Because Glascock County is small, the clerk's office handles a relatively low volume of filings compared to metro-area counties, which can sometimes mean faster turnaround for record requests. That said, staff and hours are limited, so call ahead before making a trip.
| Office | Glascock County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 62 Main Street, Gibson, GA 30810 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 10, Gibson, GA 30810 |
| Phone | (706) 598-2084 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Directory | Find My Clerk |
There is no clerk-specific website for Glascock County. Mail requests go to PO Box 10, Gibson, GA 30810. Include both parties' full names, the approximate filing year, and a return address. The clerk will contact you with the fee and a timeline once the file is located. Phone calls to (706) 598-2084 are the quickest way to get preliminary information before deciding whether to visit or send a mail request.
In a small county like Glascock, staff often know the local filing history well. A phone call with the parties' names and a rough year is frequently enough for them to tell you right away whether a case is on file and what documents are available.
Online Search Options
Glascock County does not have a public case search portal. For online research, statewide tools are the main options. The screenshot below shows the Georgia Superior Court Clerks directory at gaclerks.org, which helps users identify and contact the correct clerk for any Georgia county.
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at gaclerks.org provides the statewide clerk directory and links to the GSCCCA records portal. The GSCCCA at gsccca.org indexes civil filings and recorded instruments from all Georgia counties including Glascock. A name search may return a case number for a dissolution filing, which you can then verify with the clerk by phone.
PeachCourt handles electronic filings for Georgia courts. Cases filed electronically in Glascock County will appear there. Many older cases in a small county like this were filed on paper and will not be in PeachCourt, but for any recent case it is worth checking.
The Georgia Archives screenshot below is a reminder that for very old records, including those from Glascock County, the Archives in Morrow may hold transferred materials that are not accessible through modern online tools.
The Archives at georgiaarchives.org is worth contacting if you need a case from the early or mid-twentieth century. They may hold Glascock County Superior Court records from that era that are no longer on-site at the courthouse in Gibson.
Vital Records at DPH
The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains dissolution of marriage verifications for cases filed between 1952 and 1996. For Glascock County cases in that window, DPH can issue a brief verification letter confirming a case was recorded. This is not a full certified copy of the court decree, but it can serve certain verification purposes.
DPH Vital Records is at dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords. For cases outside that 1952 to 1996 range, or when you need a certified copy of the actual decree, the Glascock County clerk is your only official source. DPH cannot issue certified copies of court documents and cannot assist with cases before 1952 or after 1996.
What the Case File Contains
The clerk in Gibson maintains the full case file for every dissolution of marriage filed in Glascock County. This includes the original petition, proof of service, any orders entered during the case, financial disclosures where applicable, any agreements between the parties, and the final decree. Certified copies of the final decree are the most frequently requested item. These copies are needed for name changes, bank account updates, deed transfers, and other matters that require documentary proof of dissolution.
Most dissolution records in Glascock County are public. If any portion of a file was sealed by a judge, the clerk will tell you what is and is not available. Sealing is uncommon in routine dissolution cases but can occur when minor children are involved or when a judge finds other cause.
Older files may be stored off-site. Call ahead if you are researching a case from several decades ago. The clerk can check availability before you make the trip out to Gibson.
Filing a Dissolution of Marriage in Glascock County
To file a dissolution of marriage in Glascock County, at least one spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months. The case is filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Gibson. Glascock County falls under the Middle Judicial Circuit. Ask the clerk at (706) 598-2084 about the current filing fee when you call.
After the other party is served, Georgia requires a minimum 30-day waiting period before a final decree can be entered. Uncontested cases can sometimes move forward soon after the waiting period ends, provided all required documents are in order. Contested matters take longer and require court hearings before a judge resolves the open issues.
Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org has free self-help forms and guides. Read them carefully before filing to avoid errors that could delay your case.
Legal Help Near Glascock County
The Georgia Legal Services Program serves lower-income residents in rural areas of the state. Glascock County is within their coverage. Visit glsp.org to learn whether you meet the eligibility requirements and how to apply for help with a dissolution of marriage case.
Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org provides free written guides and interactive tools for self-represented filers. The site explains the dissolution process in Georgia in plain language and includes step-by-step guidance on what to file and when.
The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org has a lawyer referral service at 1-800-334-6865. Referrals can connect you with a licensed attorney serving the east-central Georgia area. If you are considering hiring an attorney, start with a consultation to understand the scope and cost before committing.
GSCCCA and Recorded Instruments
Some dissolution of marriage cases result in documents that are recorded separately from the court file. Property deeds, quit-claim deeds, and name change orders may be indexed in the GSCCCA system even when the full case file is only at the courthouse. Searching the GSCCCA at gsccca.org by name can surface these recorded instruments for Glascock County cases. The portal is free to search.
Cities in Glascock County
Gibson is the county seat of Glascock County. No cities in Glascock County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page on this site. Gibson has a population of roughly 700. All dissolution of marriage cases in the county are handled by the clerk in Gibson.
Nearby Counties
Glascock County is in east-central Georgia and borders several counties in that area. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk handling dissolution of marriage records.