Search Duluth Genealogy Records

Duluth genealogy records are filed at the Gwinnett County courthouse in Lawrenceville. The Probate Court and Superior Court Clerk hold marriage records, wills, land deeds, and court files used for family history research.

Gwinnett County Courthouse Records for Duluth

Duluth does not have its own courthouse. All genealogy records for Duluth are at the Gwinnett County courthouse in Lawrenceville. The courthouse is about 12 miles east of Duluth.

Gwinnett County has deep records. Probate records go back to 1818. Marriage records start in 1871. Divorce and court files date from 1858. Land records begin in 1871. Birth and death certificates at the county level are available from 1919. The first certified copy of a birth or death certificate costs $25, with each additional copy at $5.

The Probate Court handles marriage licenses, wills, estate files, guardianships, and conservatorships under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30. The Superior Court Clerk has land deeds, plat maps, divorce files, and civil court cases. Both offices accept walk-in visits and mail requests.

Vital Records for Duluth Genealogy

Georgia started statewide vital records in 1919. The Department of Public Health manages them under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-9. Before 1919, records were kept at the local level, and most rural areas have gaps.

Birth certificates cost $25 for the first copy. Extra copies are $5 each. Death certificates are the same. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, only certain people can get a certified birth certificate. This includes the person named, parents, grandparents, adult children, adult siblings, spouses, or legal guardians. Death certificates have fewer restrictions and are more useful for genealogy.

Free online resources include the Georgia Archives Virtual Vault, which has death certificates from 1919 to 1943. FamilySearch has indexed Georgia death records from 1914 to 1943. Marriage records from 1952 to 1996 were filed at both the county and state level, so check both if needed.

Online Genealogy Records for Duluth

Search Gwinnett County records online through the E-Access to Court Records portal. Registration is free. Basic case data costs nothing. Full documents cost $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 per page after.

The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, provides public access to most government records. Court records in Gwinnett County fall under this law. Written open records requests go to the clerk. Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 for standard documents from public agencies.

FamilySearch has free Gwinnett County records, including marriages and probate files. The Georgia Historic Newspapers archive has old Gwinnett County papers. Obituaries and legal notices in these papers can help fill gaps in your Duluth family research.

Gwinnett County Probate Court Online

The Gwinnett County government website provides information on the Probate Court, including hours, fees, and forms for genealogy record requests.

This page shows the Gwinnett County Probate Court portal where you can learn about record types, fees, and how to submit requests for genealogy documents.

Duluth Genealogy Research Tips

Start with the facts you have. Names, dates, places. Write them all down. Then work back one step at a time.

Census records are usually the best next step. Federal census data from 1820 to 1950 is on Ancestry.com and FamilySearch. The 1850 census named every person in the household. The 1890 census was destroyed by fire. For that gap, check Gwinnett County tax digests at the Georgia Archives.

Duluth was incorporated in 1871, the same year the Northeastern Railroad came through. Early families in Duluth were often tied to the railroad and farming. If your ancestors were here before 1871, they would show up in Gwinnett County records under whatever community name the area used at the time.

Gwinnett County has probate records from 1818. That is more than 200 years of wills, estate files, and guardianship records. If your family was in this area early, the Probate Court is the best starting point.

• Check Gwinnett County probate records from 1818 for early ancestors
• Search cemetery records at local churches and old graveyards
• Look at Georgia Historic Newspapers for obituaries
• Use the Georgia Archives for free Ancestry.com access
• Review railroad records if ancestors came to Duluth in the 1870s

Gwinnett County Records

Duluth is in Gwinnett County. All genealogy records are filed at the county courthouse in Lawrenceville. Visit our Gwinnett County page for full details.

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