Search For California State Divorce Records Online

By Claire Dowell


With the number of divorce cases approved in a day, retrieval of divorce records may take a while. This is why the state of California has implemented an online database which manages the public records of the state. Divorce records California issues have been opened to the public since the Freedom of Information Act has been implemented in California.

In California, one of the most requested files of the state are the divorce records. Residents of the state use the document in a number of ways. One of the primary uses of the said file is to update one's properties and assets as well as dependents. If a divorced individual ha a plan to marry again, a divorce certificate is needed to proceed with the marriage. Some people would check on the marital status of their partners to ensure that they are dating a person who is really single or legally separated. By doing so, they would be able to avoid problems by the time they wish to settle down. Genealogy research also calls to check for a divorce record. Although, it is one of the least document used as reference in updating the family tree, if the divorce is not indicated on the genealogy, later generations may encounter problems.

As the name implies, a divorce record would contain details about the separation of a married couple. One would find the names of the couple as well as the date and the place where the separation was made legal. However, information such as the reason for the separation may not be indicated on the public document along with vital information such as the division of properties and the custody of the children, if there are any. This respects the privacy of the divorcees.

Separation which has been legalized since 1962-1984 would cost $13 only. The fee for other records may be different and may vary since it has to be obtained from the county courthouse. Starting July 1, 2003, request can only be processed if the sworn statement of penalty or perjury has been signed otherwise it will be returned without being processed.

The Vital Records Section is where all of the public documents of California are being managed. This includes the divorce records of the state. However, the state office does not provide certified copies of the said file. Only the office of the county clerk where the divorce was registered is where one can get the legal document. The vital office can also help by directing you to the right county. A mail request can also be send but all of the requirements has to be followed which includes signing the sworn statement. Again, without it, the request will not be processed. One can avoid the hassle of requesting a divorce record by obtaining it online.

The residents of California are now open to the development of technology thus the government has developed an online storage where the California divorce records are managed. With this, retrieval of the said file is now easier and hassle free since it can be done even without leaving home. This helps many to save, not only their precious time but also their energy since the needed information is displayed in just a few seconds instead days.




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