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Terms and conditions – Florida Divorce Records set the rules for using this site. By visiting or searching here, you agree to follow these rules. If you do not agree, please leave the site. This page tells you what you can do, what you cannot do, and what to expect when you use our service. We wrote these terms in plain words so anyone can read them. Read them carefully before you search for divorce records or use any tool on this site.
About This Site
This site is a private information service. We are not part of the state of Florida, the federal government, or any county office. We do not own divorce records. We do not file papers. We do not pull court files for you. We help you find public records tools and direct you to outside search sources that may help with your search for Florida divorce records.
Who Runs This Site
This site is run by a private company. Our team collects links and data about public records in Florida. We connect users to county clerk websites, state archives, and court record portals. We do not act as a government agency. We do not sell certified copies of divorce decrees directly. We only point you to places that can help.
What We Do Not Do
We do not provide private investigator services. We do not run background checks. We do not offer consumer reports. We do not screen tenants. We do not make hiring decisions. We do not judge credit, insurance, or loan applications. If you need those services, contact a licensed provider.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice
This site does not fall under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, also called FCRA. The FCRA controls how consumer reporting agencies handle personal data for credit, jobs, housing, and insurance. We are not a consumer reporting agency. You cannot use data from this site for FCRA-covered purposes.
Purpose Limits for Your Use
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Acceptable Purposes
You may search this site for personal knowledge. You may search to find a family member. You may search for genealogy research. You may search for legal preparation with a licensed attorney. You may search for court record verification in a non-FCRA context. Any lawful, personal, or research use is fine.
Rules for Using This Site
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Prohibited Actions
You may not violate any law or rule when using this site. You may not harass, stalk, threaten, or harm any person named in a record or any other person. You may not try to hack, attack, or break into our systems. You may not run bots, scrapers, or scripts to pull data from our pages. You may not copy our site structure, code, or content without written permission.
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Records and Data Sources
Florida divorce records come from county circuit courts, the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics, and the Florida Department of Health. Each source holds different types of records. Some hold full case files. Some hold certificates only. We link to these sources so you can search them directly.
County Clerk Divorce Records
County clerks in Florida keep circuit court divorce files. These files include the petition, the final judgment, and case details. Each of Florida’s 67 counties has its own clerk office. You can search by name, case number, or date at the clerk website. Popular counties for searches include Orange County, Miami-Dade County, Hillsborough County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Duval County, and Pinellas County.
Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
The Bureau of Vital Statistics holds some divorce certificates from 1927 to the present. You can order a certified copy of a divorce decree through the Bureau. The Bureau is part of the Florida Department of Health. You can request records by mail, online, or in person. Fees apply for certified copies.
Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health oversees vital records in the state. They manage birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. You can use their website to start a record request. They work with the Bureau of Vital Statistics to handle orders for Florida dissolution of marriage records.
| Record Source | Records Held | Search Method |
|---|---|---|
| County Clerk Office | Divorce case files, petitions, final judgments | Online portal, in person, mail |
| Bureau of Vital Statistics | Divorce certificates from 1927 to present | Online, mail, in person |
| Florida Department of Health | Vital record orders | Online, mail, in person |
| State Archives | Historical divorce records, older case files | Online catalog, in person research |
Searching for Divorce Records
You can search for Florida divorce records in several ways. The most common methods are name searches, county searches, and case number searches. Each method gives you different results. Your choice depends on the data you already have.
Florida Divorce Records by Name
You can search Florida divorce records by name when you know the full legal name of one or both spouses. Name searches work best when you have a unique last name. Common last names may return many results. You should try different spellings and middle names to narrow your search.
Florida Divorce Records by County
You can search Florida divorce records by county when you know where the divorce was filed. Each county has its own clerk office. You can visit the county clerk website and use their search tool. County searches are the most direct way to get case files.
Florida Divorce Decree Search
You can search for a Florida divorce decree when you need the final court order. The decree is also called a final judgment of divorce. It lists the terms of the divorce, including property, custody, and support. The decree is held at the county clerk office that handled the case.
Florida Dissolution of Marriage Records
Florida calls divorce a dissolution of marriage. The terms mean the same thing. Records of dissolution of marriage are held in the same places as divorce records. You can use the same search methods to find them.
Florida Divorce Certificate Search
A divorce certificate is a shorter document that proves a divorce happened. It does not list case details. You can order a divorce certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Certified copies cost a fee. The certificate works for name changes, remarriage, and other legal needs.
Free and Paid Search Options
Some Florida divorce records searches are free. Some cost money. The free options usually come from county clerk websites or state archives. The paid options usually come from third-party sites or from ordering certified copies.
Free Florida Divorce Records Search
You can do a free search on many county clerk websites. These sites let you search by name or case number at no cost. You may need to pay a small fee to view or print full case files. The Florida State Archives also offers free searches for older historical divorce records.
Certified Copy of Florida Divorce Decree
You can order a certified copy of a Florida divorce decree from the county clerk that handled the case. You can also order from the Bureau of Vital Statistics. A certified copy has a raised seal and a signature. It costs more than a regular copy. You need a certified copy for legal actions like remarriage or name changes.
Florida Divorce Record Request Form
You can use a Florida divorce record request form to order records by mail. The form asks for the full names of both spouses, the date of divorce, and the county where the case was filed. You must include a valid ID and the proper fee. Mail the form to the correct clerk office or to the Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Online Search Tools
Many Florida courts offer online search tools. These tools let you check case status, view dockets, and download court orders. The tools are run by each county clerk or by the Florida Courts system.
Florida Public Divorce Records
Florida public divorce records are open to anyone under Florida law. Most case files are public once the case is closed. You can view them at the clerk office or through online portals. Some sealed records are not public. You cannot access sealed divorce records without a court order.
Florida Divorce Case Lookup
You can do a Florida divorce case lookup by case number at the clerk website. The lookup tool shows you the case status, hearing dates, and filed documents. You can also see the names of the spouses and the attorney of record.
Florida Circuit Court Divorce Records
Florida circuit courts handle divorce cases. Each county has a circuit court. The circuit court clerk keeps the case files. You can search circuit court records online at the clerk website or visit the clerk office in person.
Florida Court Divorce Records
Florida court divorce records include all papers filed in a divorce case. This includes the petition, the answer, motions, and the final judgment. You can request to see these papers at the clerk office. Some courts let you download them online for a fee.
Accuracy of Records and Data
We do our best to give you correct data about Florida divorce records. We link to official sources. We check our pages often. Still, records can change. Errors can happen. We do not promise that our data is perfect.
No Guarantees on Data
We do not guarantee that any record you find is complete, current, or error-free. Public records can have typos, missing data, or wrong entries. The official source always has the most accurate data. Always confirm with the county clerk or the Bureau of Vital Statistics before you rely on a record.
Updates to Records
Records get updated all the time. A new case gets filed. An old case gets sealed. A record gets corrected. We may not catch every change. If you see data that looks wrong, contact the official source. We list contact details for each county on our site.
Limits on Our Liability
We are not liable for harm that comes from using this site. This includes direct harm, indirect harm, or special harm. We are not liable for lost data, lost profits, or lost chances. We are not liable for any action you take based on data from this site.
Site Availability
We do not guarantee that this site will work all the time. The site may go down for maintenance. The site may have bugs or slow pages. The site may get hit by traffic that makes it hard to load. We try to keep the site running, but we cannot promise nonstop service.
Security and Viruses
We work to keep this site free of bugs, viruses, and harmful code. Even so, no site is 100% safe. We are not liable if your device gets harmed from using our site. Use virus protection. Keep your software up to date. Be careful when you click links.
Data Breach or Theft
We work hard to protect your data. Even so, data breaches can happen. We are not liable if someone steals your data from us or from a linked site. We tell you if a breach happens that affects your data.
Outside Links and Third-Party Sites
This site links to other websites. Some links go to county clerk pages. Some go to state agency pages. Some go to third-party search tools. Once you click a link, you leave our site. We do not control what happens on the linked site.
Third-Party Terms
Third-party sites have their own terms and privacy rules. Read those rules before you use the third-party site. We are not responsible for what third-party sites do. We are not responsible for data they collect. We are not responsible for how they show records.
Endorsement Notice
We do not endorse any third-party site we link to. We link to them because they may help you. We do not check every fact on every linked site. Use your own judgment when you visit a linked site.
Your Privacy
We care about your privacy. We collect some data when you visit our site. We collect data like your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit. We use this data to make the site better. We do not sell your data.
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Data We Collect
We collect data when you visit a page. We collect data when you fill out a form. We collect data when you search for a record. We use this data to answer your questions and to make the site better. We keep this data safe.
Data We Share
We do not sell your data. We do not trade your data. We share data only when the law asks us to. We share data with service providers who help us run the site. Those providers must keep your data safe.
Intellectual Property Rights
The text, images, logos, and code on this site belong to us or to our licensors. You may not copy, share, change, or build on our work without written permission. You may view and use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Use of Our Content
You may print pages from our site for your own use. You may share links to our site. You may quote short parts of our site with credit. You may not copy whole pages. You may not use our content to make money. You may not pass our content off as your own work.
Trademark Notice
Our name and logo are trademarks. You may not use them without our written permission. Florida county names, state agency names, and government seals are trademarks of their owners. We use them only to point you to the right office.
Termination of Access
We can block or ban you from this site at any time. We can do this for any reason. We do not have to tell you why. If you break these terms, expect to lose access right away.
Reasons for Termination
We can end your access if you break these terms. We can end your access if you break any law using our site. We can end your access if you harm our site or other users. We can end your access if you scrape our pages or steal our content.
Effect of Termination
When we end your access, you must stop using the site. You must delete any data you saved from our site. Sections about liability, privacy, and intellectual property still apply after termination.
Governing Law and Disputes
These terms follow the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal action related to these terms or your use of this site will happen in Florida courts. You agree to this when you use the site.
Florida Law
Florida law governs these terms. Florida courts settle any disputes. The court will follow Florida rules for any legal claim. If a term is not enforceable under Florida law, the rest of the terms still apply.
Dispute Resolution
If you have a dispute with us, try to contact us first. We may be able to fix the problem without a lawsuit. If we cannot fix it, you agree to file any lawsuit in a Florida court. You give up the right to file a lawsuit in any other state.
Severability and Entire Agreement
If a court says any part of these terms is not enforceable, the rest still apply. The bad part gets removed. The good parts stay in force. These terms make up the full agreement between you and us about your use of this site.
Severability Clause
If a court finds a term cannot be enforced, that term gets removed. The rest of the terms stay valid. We do not lose any rights just because one term fails. We can still enforce the other terms.
Entire Agreement
These terms are the full agreement between you and us. They replace any old agreements. They cover everything about your use of this site. No other promise or statement from anyone else counts as part of this agreement.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these terms, you can reach us through our contact page. We try to answer questions fast. We list contact details for county clerks and state agencies on our site. Use those contacts for questions about specific records.
Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics Contact
Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
1217 Pearl Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 359-6900
Website: www.floridahealth.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Florida Department of Health Contact
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 245-4444
Website: www.floridahealth.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions come up often about our terms and about Florida divorce records. Read them to learn more about how the site works and what you can do. If you still have questions after reading this section, contact us through the contact page. We answer most questions within a few business days.
Are Florida divorce records public?
Yes, most Florida divorce records are public once the case is closed. You can view them at the county clerk office or through the clerk’s online portal. The records include the petition, the final judgment, and other case papers. Some divorce records are sealed by court order. You cannot view sealed records without a court order. Sealed records stay private except to the people named in the case and their lawyers.
How do I get a certified copy of a Florida divorce decree?
You can order a certified copy of a Florida divorce decree from the county clerk office that handled your case. You can also order from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. You must fill out a record request form. You must show a valid photo ID. You must pay the required fee. A certified copy has a raised seal and a court signature. You need a certified copy for legal actions like getting married again or changing your name.
Can I search Florida divorce records for free?
Yes, you can search many Florida divorce records for free. County clerk websites let you search by name or case number at no cost. The Florida State Archives also offers free searches for older historical divorce records. You may need to pay a small fee to print or view full case files. Certified copies always cost money. The fee depends on the county and the type of record.
What is the difference between a divorce certificate and a divorce decree?
A divorce certificate is a short document that proves a divorce happened. It lists the names of both spouses and the date of the divorce. A divorce decree is the full court order that ends the marriage. The decree lists the terms of the divorce. It includes details about property, custody, and support. You get a certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics. You get a decree from the county clerk office.
How far back do Florida divorce records go?
Florida divorce records go back to 1927 for state-level records kept by the Bureau of Vital Statistics. County clerk offices keep records from the date each county was formed. Some older records may be held at the Florida State Archives. You can search the State Archives catalog online for historical divorce records from before 1927 in some counties. The oldest records may be on microfilm or in paper files only.
Can I remove my divorce record from public view?
You can ask the court to seal your divorce record in some cases. You must file a motion with the circuit court that handled your case. The judge will decide if the record should be sealed. Common reasons include safety concerns, identity theft, or personal privacy. Sealing a record costs money and takes time. Not all requests get approved. Talk to a lawyer if you want to seal your record.
Do you provide background checks or consumer reports?
No, we do not provide background checks or consumer reports. We are not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA. You cannot use data from this site for hiring, credit, insurance, or housing decisions. If you need a background check, contact a licensed consumer reporting agency. We only help you find public records for personal, family, or research purposes.