Union County Dissolution Of Marriage Records
Union County dissolution of marriage records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Blairsville and are public records under Georgia law. This page covers how to search for dissolution of marriage filings in Union County, how to obtain certified copies, and what statewide online tools are available for remote access. Union County is in the mountainous far northeast corner of Georgia and is part of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office in Blairsville handles all dissolution of marriage petitions and decrees filed in the county.
Union County Quick Facts
Superior Court Clerk of Union County
The Superior Court Clerk in Union County is the official custodian of all dissolution of marriage records for the county. The office is located at 65 Courthouse Street Suite 1, Blairsville, GA 30512. The phone number is (706) 439-6022. Clerk staff can look up cases by party name or case number and explain what records are available and the steps to get copies.
Union County is part of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, which serves several North Georgia mountain counties. Circuit judges rotate into Blairsville to hear dissolution of marriage cases. When a judge signs a final decree, the clerk records it and it becomes a permanent public document. Certified copies of that decree are available from the clerk's office and carry the court's official seal. These copies are required when using the decree to update official documents, handle estate matters, or satisfy requests from courts or agencies in other jurisdictions.
In-person requests at the Blairsville courthouse are processed quickly. Bring photo ID and the case number if you have it. Mail requests are also accepted. The clerk can give you the fee schedule over the phone. If you are not sure what information you need for the request, call the clerk's office first and staff can walk you through it. Union County handles a smaller caseload than metro counties, so staff are often available to assist with straightforward records requests without a long wait.
Note: Call ahead before driving to Blairsville to confirm the office is open and staffed, particularly around state holidays or during busy court session periods.
Online Tools for Union County Dissolution Records
The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org provides statewide online index access for Georgia Superior Court civil filings, including dissolution of marriage cases from Union County. Searches return case numbers, party names, and filing dates. The portal does not display full document text, but it is enough to confirm a case and gather the information needed to request copies.
For certified copies without a courthouse visit, the GSCCCA eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org accepts online requests and delivers digitally certified copies. These carry official recognition in most legal and administrative settings and are practical for anyone who cannot travel to Blairsville.
The Find My Clerk directory on the Superior Court Clerks of Georgia site confirms current contact information for the Union County Superior Court Clerk in Blairsville.
The Find My Clerk directory shown above is the best way to verify current Union County clerk contact details before submitting a dissolution of marriage records request.
Georgia courts use PeachCourt at peachcourt.com for electronic filings. Attorneys can file dissolution petitions in Union County through this platform. The official record is always held by the Union County Superior Court Clerk regardless of the filing method.
Note: Union County is a smaller county, and its GSCCCA data may take a few extra days to update after a new filing is entered into the system.
Georgia DPH Dissolution Verification
The Georgia Department of Public Health holds a statewide dissolution of marriage verification file for records from 1952 through 1996. For Union County cases in that range, you can request a verification letter through DPH Vital Records using Form 3917. The fee is $10. The letter confirms the dissolution event but does not include decree terms and is not a certified court copy.
For cases outside that date window, the Union County Superior Court Clerk is the right source. For very old or historical dissolution records, the Georgia Archives may have relevant materials. The archives maintain microfilm and digital collections from many Georgia counties, and older courthouse records that were transferred are sometimes findable through their online catalog.
Note: DPH verification letters are useful for administrative purposes but do not carry the same legal weight as a certified copy from the clerk's office.
Filing for Dissolution of Marriage in Union County
Filing for dissolution of marriage in Union County requires at least one spouse to have lived in Georgia for six months. The petition goes to the Superior Court Clerk at 65 Courthouse Street Suite 1 in Blairsville. Georgia law requires a 30-day waiting period after service on the respondent before a judge can enter a final decree. For simple uncontested cases, the case can close relatively soon after that period. Contested cases go to hearings, which may take longer to schedule in a smaller circuit.
Georgia DPH Vital Records processes dissolution of marriage verification requests for Union County cases from 1952 through 1996 using Form 3917 and a $10 fee.
The DPH Vital Records information page above explains how to request a dissolution of marriage verification for Union County cases held in the statewide file through 1996.
Georgia recognizes 13 grounds for dissolution of marriage under O.C.G.A. 19-5-3, with no-fault irretrievable breakdown being the most common. The Georgia Courts website has forms and procedural guidance. The Superior Court Clerks of Georgia site offers resources and a clerk directory to confirm current Union County office details.
Residents who need legal help can look into Georgia Legal Aid or the State Bar of Georgia Lawyer Referral Service. Finding a family law attorney familiar with the Piedmont Circuit and North Georgia courts is worthwhile, especially for cases involving property or children. The Piedmont Circuit covers a largely rural area, and knowing the local court calendar helps in planning.
Note: The Piedmont Judicial Circuit serves multiple North Georgia mountain counties, and judges rotate through Blairsville on a set schedule, so knowing those dates can affect how quickly a case moves.
Cities in Union County
Blairsville is the county seat and largest city in Union County. No cities in Union County currently meet the 25,000-resident threshold required for a dedicated city page on this site. All Union County residents should use the Superior Court Clerk in Blairsville and the statewide resources described on this page to search for and access dissolution of marriage records.