Connecticut Divorce Records

How To Access Connecticut Divorce Records
The Connecticut Department of Public Health, State Vital Records office in Hartford does not maintain or issue divorce record information. Instead, the Superior Court does keep and issue Connecticut divorce records. If you know the county in which the divorce was granted, you can contact the Judicial District Courthouse of the Superior Court in that area.

But, an ideal alternative to waiting for Connecticut divorce records through the mail or in person is to use a professional, online vital record search service. As authorized Connecticut divorce record providers, we obtain official records from all county Superior Courts. By using our secure, convenient search form on this page, it’s often possible to get instant results for the Connecticut divorce, or dissolution of marriage, records you’re seeking.

Contact And Fee Information For Connecticut Divorce Records
The fees for divorce record copies in Connecticut vary depending on the county. They are relatively quite small though. For example, for many Connecticut county Superior Court office locations, the per page copying fee for divorce records is currently $1 per page, with another $2 for certification.

Certified copies of Connecticut divorce records serve as legal proof of the dissolution of marriage for reasons of court settlement claims, remarriage or an application for benefits. Filling out the search box on this page will help us meet your specific divorce records retrieval needs, so get started now for the fastest results.

Divorce Records And Connecticut Law
Under Connecticut law, you must supply the docket or case number of the divorce record you’re seeking. The Superior Court mainly issues copies of Connecticut divorce records in the form of decrees. These are called “Judgement Files” as they include the divorce agreement terms that outline the rights and responsibilities of each party. A certified copy of a Connecticut divorce decree may be used for legal purposes such as proof of the dissolution of marriage for immigration or remarriage or as identification for benefit applications.

When requesting Connecticut divorce records, be sure that both names on the documents are spelled correctly to ensure accuracy. The small fee required by Connecticut law includes the decree copy if the divorce records are found, but the charge is non-refundable if a record can’t be located as the amount covers the search as well. To get started searching quickly, easily and cost-efficiently for the Connecticut divorce record you’re looking for, just fill out our secure, convenient search box form on this page.