NYC Divorce Record Retrieval
Need a certified copy of a New York City divorce judgment for personal, legal, apostille, or international use?
Global Apostille Group assists with eligible divorce record retrieval requests through the appropriate County Clerk’s Office in the borough where the divorce was granted.
Records Through the County Clerk
New York City divorce records are maintained locally rather than through a single centralized city agency.
Divorce judgments in New York are maintained by the County Clerk’s Office in the county where the divorce was granted.
In New York City, this means the record may be maintained in Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, or Richmond County depending on where the divorce proceeding took place.
Global Apostille Group can assist with eligible requests for certified divorce records and help coordinate additional authentication when the document will be used abroad.
Access is generally limited to the parties, their attorneys, or an authorized representative who meets the applicable County Clerk requirements. Identification and written or notarized authorization may be required before a record can be released.
Need a Copy of Your Divorce Record?
Tell us the county where the divorce was granted, the names of the parties, the approximate year of the case, and how the document will be used. We’ll review the request and let you know what authorization or supporting information is needed.
Request a QuoteNYC Divorce Record FAQs
Common questions about obtaining certified divorce records from New York City County Clerk offices.
Where are NYC divorce records kept?
Divorce records are maintained by the County Clerk’s Office in the county where the divorce was granted. In New York City, that may be Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, or Richmond County.
Can you obtain my divorce decree for me?
We can assist with eligible retrieval requests when the applicable County Clerk permits retrieval by an authorized representative and the required authorization and identification are provided.
Who is allowed to obtain a divorce record?
Divorce files are confidential. Access is generally available to the parties to the divorce, their attorneys, and in certain circumstances an authorized representative with the required written or notarized authorization.
What information do you need to locate the record?
Useful information includes the names of the parties, the county where the divorce was granted, the approximate year or filing date, and the case or index number if available.
Can you obtain a certified or exemplified divorce decree?
Depending on the county and intended use, certified and exemplified copies may be available. We can review the request and help determine which version is appropriate for the receiving authority.
Do I need an exemplified copy for an apostille?
Requirements can depend on the county, document format, and receiving authority. We recommend confirming the required copy type before processing. If the record will be apostilled, we can also review the authentication requirements as part of the request.
Can you apostille the divorce decree after retrieving it?
Yes. When the record is intended for use abroad, we can also coordinate the applicable authentication and New York apostille process as a separate service.