Union City Genealogy Records
Union City genealogy records are filed at the Fulton County Probate Court and Superior Court Clerk in Atlanta. Union City sits in the southwest corner of Fulton County, and all marriage licenses, wills, estate records, land deeds, and court cases for the area are kept at the Fulton County courthouse. County records start in 1853. Some Union City addresses also cross into south Fulton County, so check land records carefully to confirm which jurisdiction holds the records you need.
Union City Quick Facts
Fulton County Probate Court
The Fulton County Probate Court is the main source for Union City genealogy records. Marriage licenses go back to 1853. The court also holds wills, estate inventories, guardianship files, and letters of administration. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30, the Probate Court has jurisdiction over all estate and marriage records in Fulton County.
Visit the Records Division at 136 Pryor Street SW, 2nd Floor C230, Atlanta, GA 30303. Call (404) 612-4640 for questions. Mail requests need a completed Estates Record Request Form and a $10 search fee. Regular copies cost $1 each. Certified copies are $11. Pay by money order or attorney's check. Forms are at fultonprobatega.org.
| Address | 136 Pryor Street SW, 2nd Floor C230, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (404) 612-4640 |
| Website | fultonprobatega.org |
Superior Court and Land Records
Land deeds, divorce files, and civil case records for Union City are at the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk. The office is at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta. Call (404) 612-5107.
Land records are important for Union City genealogy. The area was rural farmland for most of its history. Deed books show who owned property, when it changed hands, and family connections through land transfers. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, these records are public and open to anyone.
Divorce records at the Superior Court can also help trace families. These files often name children, divide property, and list ages or dates of birth. They confirm relationships that other records might not show clearly. Union City sits near the Fulton-Douglas county line. Some families in the area may have records in Douglas County as well.
Vital Records
Birth and death certificates for Union City are at the Fulton County Vital Records Office. The address is 141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. Call (404) 613-1260.
Birth certificates are $25 for the first copy. Extra copies cost $5. Death certificates are the same. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified birth certificates are restricted to close family members. Death certificates are more widely available. They list name, death date, parents' names, and burial location.
Statewide vital records in Georgia started in 1919 under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-9. For older records, check the Georgia Archives. The Virtual Vault has free death certificates from 1919 to 1943 online. FamilySearch has Georgia death records from 1914 to 1943 indexed at no cost.
Online Research Tools
You can search Union City genealogy records from home. The E-Access to Court Records system covers Fulton County probate cases and court files. Registration is free. Basic case information costs nothing to view. Document pages cost $2.50 for the first and $1.00 for each after.
FamilySearch offers free Georgia records. Marriages from 1754 to 1960 are indexed. Probate records from 1742 to 1990 are available. Death records from 1914 to 1943 are searchable. All at no cost. The Georgia Historic Newspapers archive has old newspapers with obituaries and legal notices.
The Georgia Probate Courts directory lists contact details for all 159 Georgia counties including Fulton County, which handles Union City records.
Georgia Archives
The Georgia Archives at 5800 Jonesboro Road in Morrow is close to Union City. Call (678) 364-3710 for hours. The archives hold microfilmed county records, vital records, military files, and land grants. Free access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and Fold3 is in the search room. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Census records from 1820 to 1950 are available through Ancestry.com at the archives. The 1850 census first listed all household members by name and age. Tax digests fill the gaps between census years. The 1890 census was mostly destroyed, so use church records, cemetery records, and tax digests for that decade.
The archives also have Family Bible records on microfilm, Confederate pension files, and the Vanishing Georgia photo collection. These add depth to Union City family histories that official records alone cannot provide.
Research Tips for Union City
Start with what you know. Write down names, dates, and places for your family. Then work backward one generation at a time.
Union City borders Douglas County to the west. Some families lived on both sides of the county line over the years. If you can't find a record in Fulton County, check Douglas County as well. Georgia has 159 counties, and boundaries shifted often.
Cemetery records matter. The Union City area has old cemeteries with graves from the 1800s. Tombstone inscriptions can show birth dates, death dates, and family connections. Check FindAGrave and the Fulton County GAGenWeb project for transcriptions. Church records from local congregations also help fill gaps when court records are incomplete. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, Georgia's Open Records Act ensures public access to government documents.
- Check cemetery records when vital records are missing
- Search church records for baptisms, marriages, and burials
- Use tax digests to track families between census years
- Look at Douglas County records if you hit dead ends in Fulton
- Visit the Georgia Archives in Morrow for microfilmed records
Fulton County Genealogy Records
Union City is in Fulton County. All marriage licenses, probate records, land deeds, and court cases are filed at the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta. County records go back to 1853.
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