Duval County Divorce Records
Search Divorce Records in Duval County, Florida
Start a name-based search through DuvalRecords.org to compare possible matches and identify divorce case information that may need official confirmation. Use the details you find to select the proper court or state route for documents.
- Start with a party’s name and compare possible matches.
- Identify the relevant court, case number, and important dates.
- Choose the appropriate official source for a judgment, court copy, or Florida certificate.
What May Appear in Duval County Divorce Records
Divorce matters in Duval County are handled as dissolution of marriage cases in Circuit Court. Available case information and documents can vary by case and access restrictions.
| Information type | What to review |
|---|---|
| Party names | Names used by the spouses in the case |
| Case number and court | The Circuit Court case number and responsible court |
| Filing dates | Dates associated with the court case |
| Docket activity | Recorded filings, hearings, or case events |
| Case status or disposition | Recorded status information, if available |
| Final judgment reference | A reference to a final judgment or decree |
| Document access | Whether a requested court document is available for copying |
- A filed Duval County case does not establish that the divorce was finalized.
- Case information and access to individual documents may differ.
- Sensitive attachments, sealed materials, and protected information should not be assumed publicly available.
How to Search Divorce Records in Duval County
Use a search result as a starting point, then compare details before requesting an official record.
- Start with a party’s name and any relevant alternate or former names.
- Identify the court or official source responsible for the Duval County dissolution of marriage case.
- Compare party names, case numbers, court divisions, and dates across possible matches.
- Determine the particular document or confirmation needed and use the appropriate official route.
Useful follow-up details include:
- Party names used in the case
- Case number
- Court or division
- Approximate filing date or judgment date
- Type of document needed, such as a final judgment or ordinary copy
A name match alone does not confirm identity, case outcome, or current marital status. A person’s current residence also does not establish where a divorce case was filed.
Official Duval County Divorce Record Sources
| Official source | What it provides | Scope or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Duval County Circuit Court | Court information for divorce and other Circuit Court matters | Handles Duval County dissolution of marriage cases; some family records may have restricted access |
| Duval County Clerk of Courts | Ordinary and certified copies of divorce decrees, final judgments, and other court documents | Requests generally need a case number or party names; some documents may be restricted or sealed |
| Florida Department of Health - Divorce Certificates | Florida Dissolution of Marriage Certificates | Available for Florida divorces finalized from June 6, 1927, forward; certificates are summaries, not court decrees |
| Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics | State certificate coverage information | Records before June 6, 1927 may need to be requested from the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was granted |
The Circuit Court and Clerk of Courts are the appropriate local sources for Duval County court records and certified judgments. The Florida Department of Health provides a separate state certificate service rather than a copy of the court’s final judgment.
Searching Official Duval County Divorce Sources Online
The available official online routes serve different purposes. The court and clerk resources provide information about the responsible local offices and document-copy requests, while the Florida Department of Health accepts requests for a state-issued Dissolution of Marriage Certificate.
- Review the Duval County Circuit Court information to confirm the court responsible for a Duval County divorce case.
- Contact the Duval County Clerk of Courts to request an ordinary or certified court document using the case number or party names.
- Use the Florida Department of Health divorce certificate service when a state summary certificate is needed for a Florida divorce finalized on or after June 6, 1927.
The supplied official sources do not establish a no-charge online case lookup or confirm online document-image access. A document request, certificate request, and case-information inquiry are separate processes.
Obtaining Divorce Documents and Certified Copies in Duval County
The correct route depends on whether you need court case information, a court-filed document, a certified judgment, or a state summary certificate.
| What you need | Appropriate official route | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce case information | Duval County Circuit Court | A case record does not itself prove finalization |
| Ordinary copy of a court document | Duval County Clerk of Courts | Request the specific document needed |
| Certified copy of a final decree or judgment | Duval County Clerk of Courts | A certified court copy is different from a state certificate |
| Florida Dissolution of Marriage Certificate | Florida Department of Health | A summary certificate does not contain the full decree or judgment |
- Confirm which document the recipient or purpose requires.
- Identify whether the document comes from the Duval County court clerk or the Florida Department of Health.
- Gather both parties’ names, the case number if known, and an approximate date.
- Specify whether you need an ordinary or certified court-document copy, or a state Dissolution of Marriage Certificate.
- Follow the documented request method for that office.
The Clerk of Courts accepts requests in person, by mail, and through an online request if available. State certificate requests may be made online, by mail, or in person and require both parties’ full names, the divorce date, and the county where it was granted.
Duval County Divorce Record Access and Verification Limits
- Identity: Compare party names, case numbers, court information, and dates rather than relying on a name alone.
- Finalization: A petition, filing, hearing, or docket entry is not proof that a divorce was completed; look for a final judgment or appropriate official confirmation.
- Document type: A court decree, ordinary court copy, certified court copy, and Florida certificate have different purposes.
- Jurisdiction: Duval County court records are maintained through the Circuit Court and Clerk of Courts, while the state certificate service is maintained by the Florida Department of Health.
- Access: Some family-court documents may be restricted or sealed. Eligible individuals may seek protection for certain personal information through the Duval County Public Records Exemption Form.
- Coverage: Florida state divorce certificates cover divorces finalized from June 6, 1927, onward. Earlier records may be available from the county Clerk of Court where the divorce occurred.
- Missing results: No result does not prove that no divorce case or record exists.
- Current status: A historical divorce record does not independently establish a person’s present marital status.
Related Duval County Record Guides
- Duval County Court Records — broader case information, dockets, orders, and court-document access.
- Duval County Property Records — recorded deeds and property information, which are distinct from divorce judgments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Duval County Divorce Records
Which court handles divorce cases in Duval County?
- The Duval County Circuit Court handles dissolution of marriage cases filed in Duval County.
- The court is located at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
- The Clerk of Courts is the local custodian for divorce case records and decrees.
Where can I request a certified divorce judgment in Duval County?
- Request a certified copy of a Duval County divorce decree or final judgment from the Duval County Clerk of Courts.
- Provide the case number or party names and identify the document requested.
- Certified court copies are distinct from Florida-issued Dissolution of Marriage Certificates.
How does a Florida certificate relate to a Duval County divorce decree?
- The Florida Department of Health issues a Dissolution of Marriage Certificate for Florida divorces finalized from June 6, 1927, onward.
- The certificate is a summary and does not include the full court judgment or decree terms.
- Obtain a certified copy of the actual Duval County decree from the Clerk of Courts, not the Department of Health.