New York Public Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


A record of divorce in New York, whether it is a decree or a certificate, is a legal document. Such register can be advantageous in many ways. One of which is when you are perusing the background of a certain individual you wish to establish rapport with, or when you are doing a self background check in case you want to get married again. Either way, divorce records will bring light to significant information that you may need to know and will indicate any contents that need to be reviewed for accuracy and completeness.

The central repository for divorce records in New York is the Vital Statistics Office which is operated by the State's Department of Health. Divorce files can be through decrees or certificates. Divorces that transpired before the year 1963 are in the form of decrees only. Divorce certificates are not public information. Hence, only those authorized by law are allowed to obtain a copy of such information. Those who can get a copy of a divorce record in the state are the persons indicated on the document and those that they authorize to claim the record.

Each copy of a divorce record in New York, either certificate or decree, is worth $15. Payment should be through check or money order made payable to the New York State Department of Health. Such fee is non-refundable regardless if the divorce record requested is found or not. In case the divorce record is not located, the office will issue a "Certificate of Failure to Find".

All record requests are subject to fee. For divorce record requests, a processing fee of $15 is requisite. This applies for the search and for the certified copy of a divorce certificate if the record is found. In case the record is not located, a "Certificate of Failure to Find" will be provided. The fee covers the record search itself, thus is will not be refunded. A check or a money order indicating the corresponding fee should be made payable to the New York State Department of Health.

It is easy to rack up the needed information when you know which office you should pay a visit to. Thus, knowing when the divorce happened is really useful. When appealing for a copy of a divorce record, you will be asked to fill out an application or request form. Fill it out in its entirety with all the necessary details. Significant details required are the complete names of the husband and the wife, the date and county where they tied the knot, and the date and relevant county where the divorce was filed and ratified. As the one requesting the record, you must also input in the request form your name, address, phone number, your relationship to the couple, and the reason of your request.

In contrast, placing the order for divorce records online is a much simpler and more convenient way. All you need is a computer and an Internet connection and you're good to go. You can search for divorce records over the web through the help of independent online service providers. With such alternatives, you can even get a hold of divorce records free of charge. Other sources require a minimal fee though. Either way, you can be certain of a faster transaction, and comprehensive and accurate results.




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