Find Georgetown Divorce Records
Georgetown divorce records are held at the Williamson County District Clerk's office, which is located in Georgetown at the Williamson County Justice Center on Martin Luther King Street. Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County, so residents filing for divorce or requesting copies of existing divorce records deal with this office directly. You can search cases online or come in person to review files and get certified copies of decrees, orders, and other family court documents.
Georgetown Overview
Where Georgetown Divorce Records Are Filed
Georgetown is both a city and the county seat of Williamson County. This means the county courthouse and the District Clerk's office are right in Georgetown. All divorce cases filed by Georgetown residents, and by everyone else in Williamson County, go through the District Court at the Justice Center on Martin Luther King Street.
The Williamson County District Clerk, Lisa David, serves as the custodian for all district court records in the county. This includes divorce petitions, final decrees, custody orders, and related family law filings. The office processes new filings, handles records requests, and manages both the in-person and online access systems for case records.
| Office | Williamson County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Williamson County Justice Center 405 Martin Luther King Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 24, Georgetown, TX 78627 |
| Phone | 512-943-1212 |
| District Clerk | Lisa David |
The Justice Center is near the historic Georgetown Square. Parking is available around the area. You need a valid photo ID when visiting the clerk's office, and staff can pull records while you wait if the file is in the digital system. Older paper records may need a bit more time to retrieve.
The Williamson County official website provides links to the District Clerk's records portal, county departments, and self-help resources for residents looking to access Georgetown area divorce records.
The county site connects users to the online case search tool, which covers Georgetown divorce filings from recent years through the present.
Searching Georgetown Divorce Records
Williamson County offers an online court records search that lets you look up divorce cases by party name or case number. This is free to use and covers civil, family, and probate court records. You can see case status, docket entries, and some document-level information through the portal. For full copies of filings or certified documents, you need to make a formal request to the office.
You can also use the statewide re:SearchTX system to look for Williamson County cases. It pulls from multiple courts across Texas and can be useful if you're not sure which county handled the case.
If you prefer to request records by mail, send your written request to the mailing address at P.O. Box 24, Georgetown, TX 78627. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate year the divorce was filed, and the case number if you have it. The office will respond within a few business days in most cases.
The Williamson County Clerk, Nancy E. Rister, handles a separate set of records. Her office at 405 Martin Luther King St., Georgetown, TX 78626, phone 512-943-1515, handles marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, property records, and probate. Divorce records are separate and go to the District Clerk, not the County Clerk.
Note: The Georgetown Municipal Court at 510 W. Ninth St., Georgetown, TX 78626, phone (512) 930-3625, handles only Class C misdemeanor and city ordinance cases. It does not handle divorce filings or divorce records.
Record Copy Fees
The Williamson County District Clerk charges standard Texas rates for copies of divorce records. Non-certified copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. If you need someone to search by name without a case number, a $5.00 search fee applies.
These fees apply whether you request in person, by mail, or through the online paid request form available on the county's website. Online searches for basic case information through the free portal don't cost anything. Only when you need physical copies or certified documents do the fees kick in.
For people filing a new divorce in Georgetown, the filing fees are set by Williamson County and can vary based on whether children are involved and what type of case is filed. Call the District Clerk at 512-943-1212 for current filing fee amounts. If fees are a financial hardship, Texas allows you to file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. Forms are available at the courthouse or at txcourts.gov.
The Divorce Filing Process in Georgetown
Georgetown residents filing for divorce follow Texas state law under the Texas Family Code Chapter 6. One or both spouses must meet the residency requirement: at least six months in Texas and 90 days in Williamson County before the petition is filed, under Family Code Section 6.301.
Texas is a no-fault divorce state. The most common ground is insupportability under Section 6.001, which means the marriage can't continue because of conflict or discord between the spouses, and neither side has to prove fault. You can also use fault grounds like cruelty, adultery, abandonment, or felony conviction if those circumstances apply.
The filing starts with an Original Petition for Divorce. If the other spouse is served or signs a waiver, the case moves forward. In agreed cases where both sides agree on all terms, a final decree can often be entered without a full trial once the 60-day waiting period passes. In contested cases, mediation is often required before the court will schedule a hearing or trial.
Williamson County has seen strong growth over the past decade. The family courts in Georgetown handle a high volume of cases. Filing early in the process and getting your documents right helps avoid delays. Self-help resources at texaslawhelp.org can walk you through each step.
Texas law requires at least 60 days to pass after the original divorce petition is filed before any judge can sign a final decree. This waiting period applies in Georgetown and throughout Williamson County without exception.
Legal Resources in Georgetown
Georgetown residents who need legal help with a divorce case have several options. Lone Star Legal Aid covers Central Texas and offers free help to people who meet income requirements. Their site at lonestarlegal.org explains what services they offer and how to apply. The State Bar of Texas can connect you with a licensed attorney through their referral service at (800) 252-9690 or online at texasbar.com.
For people handling their own case, all official court forms are free at txcourts.gov. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has step-by-step guides for divorces without children, divorces with children, agreed cases, and more. These resources are written in plain language and include the forms you need to file.
Williamson County Divorce Records
Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County. Divorce cases for the city and the entire county are handled at the Williamson County District Court. For full details on the court system, clerk office, and search resources, see the Williamson County page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Texas cities near Georgetown with their own divorce records pages:
- Round Rock - Williamson County
- Leander - Williamson County
- New Braunfels - Comal County