Glynn County Dissolution of Marriage Records Lookup

Dissolution of marriage records in Glynn County are filed with and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Brunswick, Georgia. The clerk's office at 701 H Street is the official source for all case documents, certified copies of final decrees, and public record access for dissolution cases filed in this county. This page covers how to search for a case, how to request copies, and what tools and resources are available for people seeking dissolution records in Glynn County.

Glynn County Superior Court Clerk

The Glynn County Superior Court Clerk in Brunswick is the official keeper of all dissolution of marriage records for this county. The courthouse is at 701 H Street in Brunswick. Staff can search by party name or case number. When you call or visit, have both parties' names and an approximate filing year ready. Photo ID is needed for in-person requests.

Glynn County does not maintain a clerk-specific public website for online case lookups. For mail requests, write to PO Box 1985, Brunswick, GA 31521. Include both parties' full names, an approximate year of filing, and your return address. The clerk will contact you with any fees owed and a processing timeline once the file is found.

Phone calls to (912) 554-7274 are an efficient way to confirm what is on file before you visit or send a mail request. The Brunswick courthouse serves all of Glynn County, which includes the barrier islands of St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island in addition to the Brunswick mainland area.

Online Search Tools

Glynn County does not have a public-facing online case portal. Statewide tools can help with initial searches. The screenshot below shows the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' statewide directory at gaclerks.org, which is how you find contact information for any county clerk in Georgia.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org indexes civil filings and recorded instruments across all 159 Georgia counties. Glynn County records are included. A name search can return case numbers and basic filing information, which you can then use when contacting the clerk in Brunswick. The GSCCCA is free to search and can save time when you don't have a case number to start with.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchGA platform, which provides case index access for participating Georgia courts. Attorneys use it widely for coastal Georgia counties including Glynn.

The re:SearchGA system at researchga.tylerhost.net provides case index information for participating courts. Members of the public can use it to look up basic case details such as filing date, case number, and party names. This can be a fast way to confirm a case exists before submitting a certified copy request to the clerk.

PeachCourt handles eFiling for Georgia courts. Cases filed electronically in Glynn County will appear in PeachCourt's search interface. For older paper-filed cases, a direct request to the Brunswick courthouse is needed.

Vital Records and the DPH Window

The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains dissolution of marriage verifications for cases filed between 1952 and 1996. These are summary verification letters, not certified copies of court decrees. If you need to verify a case in that time frame, DPH may be faster than a courthouse file request for some purposes.

DPH is at dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords. For cases outside the 1952 to 1996 window, or when you need an actual certified copy of a final decree, the Glynn County clerk is the only official source. DPH does not issue decree copies and cannot help with cases before 1952 or after 1996.

What Records Are in the File

The Glynn County clerk keeps the complete case file for every dissolution of marriage filed in this county. The file contains the petition, proof of service, temporary and permanent orders, financial disclosures, any settlement agreements, and the final decree. Certified copies of the final decree are the most frequently requested item. These are used for name changes, property transfers, insurance updates, and other legal matters that require proof that a dissolution is final.

Most dissolution of marriage records in Glynn County are public. Judges occasionally seal portions of a file for specific reasons, such as protecting minor children or confidential financial data. If any part of a file is restricted, the clerk will tell you what is accessible.

Some older files may be in off-site storage. If you need records from the 1970s or earlier, call ahead at (912) 554-7274 to check whether retrieval from storage is needed before your visit.

Filing a Dissolution of Marriage in Glynn County

To file in Glynn County, at least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six months. The case is filed at the Superior Court Clerk's office at 701 H Street in Brunswick. Glynn County falls under the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Call (912) 554-7274 for the current filing fee before you visit.

Georgia requires a 30-day waiting period after the other party is served before a final decree can be entered. Uncontested cases, where both parties agree on all terms, can often be finalized soon after the waiting period closes, provided all documents are in order. Contested matters require additional hearings and take more time to resolve.

Forms for filing are available through Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org. Review them carefully before submitting to avoid errors that delay the case.

Legal Help in Glynn County

The Georgia Legal Services Program serves residents in coastal Georgia, including Glynn County. If you meet income eligibility requirements, they may be able to help with a dissolution of marriage case at no cost. Visit glsp.org to apply or learn more about the program.

Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org provides free guides and interactive tools for self-represented filers. The site covers how dissolution of marriage works in Georgia, what forms are needed, and what to expect throughout the process. It is a solid free resource for anyone who is not sure where to start.

The State Bar of Georgia runs a lawyer referral service at 1-800-334-6865 and at gabar.org. Referrals can connect you with a licensed family law attorney in the Brunswick area. Many attorneys offer a set-fee initial consultation, which can help you decide whether you need full representation or just guidance on a specific issue.

Historical Records at the Georgia Archives

For dissolution of marriage cases from the early to mid-twentieth century, the Georgia Archives in Morrow may hold transferred court materials from Glynn County. The Archives collects historical Superior Court records from counties across Georgia. Contact them before making the trip to confirm whether Glynn County records from a particular period are held there.

GSCCCA eCertification for Online Requests

The GSCCCA eCertification service allows online requests for certified copies of some indexed instruments. If a recorded document tied to a Glynn County dissolution case is indexed in the GSCCCA system, you may be able to order a certified copy online through eCert. This can save a trip to the Brunswick courthouse for certain document types. Check the eCert portal to see whether the instrument you need is available there before contacting the clerk directly.

Cities in Glynn County

Brunswick is the county seat and largest city in Glynn County, with a population of approximately 23,000. Brunswick does not meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page on this site. Other unincorporated communities in Glynn County, including the resort areas of St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island, also do not meet the threshold. All residents file dissolution of marriage cases through the clerk's office in Brunswick.

Nearby Counties

Glynn County is on Georgia's southeast coast and borders several coastal and inland counties. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk for dissolution of marriage records.