Search Rockdale County Dissolution Of Marriage Records
Rockdale County dissolution of marriage records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Conyers, Georgia. This page explains how to search for dissolution of marriage filings, request certified copies of final decrees, and contact the clerk's office for case-specific information. Whether your case was filed recently or years ago, the resources here will help you track down the records you need in Rockdale County.
Rockdale County Quick Facts
Superior Court Clerk of Rockdale County
All dissolution of marriage cases in Rockdale County go through the Superior Court Clerk located at 922 Court Street NE, Conyers, GA 30012. You can call the office at (770) 278-7900 for assistance with case lookups, copy requests, and filing questions. The clerk's office is the official custodian of all civil and domestic filings, including every dissolution of marriage petition and final decree recorded in this county.
Rockdale County operates in the Rockdale Judicial Circuit, which covers only Rockdale County. That means all dissolution of marriage cases filed here are handled entirely within this single-county circuit. Cases do not transfer to a neighboring county's court unless there is an unusual jurisdictional issue, which is rare.
If you are unsure which office holds a specific record, the Find My Clerk directory at gaclerks.org can confirm contact information and hours for the Rockdale County clerk's office before you make the trip to Conyers.
Online Search Options for Rockdale County Cases
The GSCCCA Portal is the primary online tool for searching dissolution of marriage records across Georgia, including Rockdale County. The portal indexes Superior Court civil filings by party name, case number, and filing date. You can use it to confirm whether a dissolution of marriage case exists in Rockdale County without visiting the courthouse in person.
Access to full document images through the GSCCCA portal varies by county. Some counties make document scans freely available; others require a fee or an in-person visit. It is worth checking what Rockdale County has loaded into the system before assuming you can pull a full copy online.
The screenshot below shows the GSCCCA portal's records search interface, one of the main tools for finding dissolution of marriage case data in Rockdale County and across Georgia.
For cases not found through the portal, contact the clerk's office directly at (770) 278-7900. Staff can search by party name and provide instructions for ordering copies.
Note: The re:SearchGA tool at researchga.tylerhost.net covers 25 Georgia counties, but Rockdale County may or may not be included, so verify before relying on it.
Filing a Dissolution of Marriage Case in Rockdale County
To begin a dissolution of marriage in Rockdale County, at least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six months before the petition is filed. The case is typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the defendant resides. If the defendant lives outside Georgia, the plaintiff can file in their own county of residence, which for Rockdale County residents means filing in Conyers.
Georgia recognizes both uncontested and contested dissolution of marriage. In an uncontested filing, both parties have already agreed on every issue including property, debt, children, and support. These cases move through the court more quickly once the waiting period passes. Contested cases require hearings and sometimes mediations before a judge can enter a final decree.
eFiling for Superior Court cases in Rockdale County is available through PeachCourt. This platform allows attorneys and self-represented parties to submit dissolution of marriage documents electronically. PeachCourt is Georgia's official eFiling portal and is accepted by the Rockdale Superior Court.
Note: Georgia requires a 30-day waiting period after the defendant is served before a final dissolution decree can be entered, even in uncontested cases.
Getting Certified Copies of Dissolution Records
Certified copies of dissolution of marriage decrees are available from the Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk at 922 Court Street NE in Conyers. These certified documents carry an official court seal and are required for legal matters such as remarrying, changing your name with the Social Security Administration, or updating beneficiary designations. In-person requests are the most straightforward option.
You can also submit a written request by mail. Include the names of both parties, the approximate filing year, the case number if known, and a check or money order for the applicable fee. The clerk's office can advise on current copy fees when you call (770) 278-7900.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia DPH Vital Records page, which provides a limited divorce verification service covering dissolution of marriage records from 1952 to 1996 statewide.
If your record falls within the 1952 to 1996 date range and you only need to confirm that a dissolution occurred, the Georgia DPH Vital Records office offers a verification service using Form 3917 for $10. This verification is not a certified court copy. For a full certified decree, only the Superior Court Clerk can provide that.
Legal Framework and State Resources
Dissolution of marriage in Georgia is controlled by state law rather than county ordinance. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated sets out the grounds, procedures, and requirements that apply equally in Rockdale County and every other county in the state. You can review O.C.G.A. Section 19-5-3 for the complete list of 13 recognized grounds for dissolution of marriage in Georgia. The broader framework for divorce proceedings is found in Georgia Title 19 Chapter 5.
The Georgia Courts website provides general guidance on court procedures, self-help resources, and contact information for court offices across the state. The Superior Court Clerks of Georgia organization is another good starting point if you need to verify clerk contact information or find out about statewide filing procedures.
Legal aid organizations serving Rockdale County include groups based in the Atlanta metro area that cover the surrounding counties. If cost is a barrier, reach out to Georgia Legal Aid or the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, which sometimes serve clients in Rockdale County depending on income and case type. The Rockdale Bar Association may also provide attorney referrals for dissolution of marriage matters.
Cities in Rockdale County
Rockdale County's primary city is Conyers, the county seat, which currently falls below the 25,000-population threshold for this site. There are no qualifying cities in Rockdale County at this time. All dissolution of marriage filings for Rockdale County residents are processed through the Superior Court in Conyers.