New York State Public Divorce Records
Are Divorce Records Public in New York? Clark Peshkin
When it comes to privacy, legal records can be a gray area, and divorce records are no exception. If you’re wondering whether divorce records are public in New York, you’re not alone. Many people seek clarity on who can access these documents and what information they contain.
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County Clerk Records NYCOURTS.GOV
A. General Info The County Clerk of New York County is responsible for receiving papers initiating actions and special proceedings and maintaining the official case files of the court, which contain all papers filed with the court in each case. These files (other than older files and electronic files described below) are kept in the Supreme Court Record Room (Room 103 B, in the basement at 60 Centre Street, hours...
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/1jd/supctmanh/county_clerk_records.shtml
Monroe County, NY - County Clerk Marriage & Divorce Records
Divorce Records Filing for Divorce Contested Divorce: Please call the Supreme Court at (585) 371-3758 they will provide you further instructions Uncontested (Pro Se) Divorce: Please call the Supreme Court at (585) 371-3758, for more information visit the Courts website for their checklist, and other forms Divorce files are sealed documents and are only available to the plaintiff, defendant or attorneys of record.
https://www.monroecounty.gov/clerk-marriagedivorce
New York Divorce Records
1983-Current WebCivil Supreme - Case Search (including Divorce) at New York State Unified Court System, including New York City. ... 2026 by ...
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/New_York_Divorce_RecordsNew York (NY) Divorce Records Death Certificates - VitalChek
+ VitalChek has partnered with vital record agencies within New York to bring you the ability to order the vital records you need. Ordering birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce certificates from VitalChek is easy - simply click on the certificate you need to get started.
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Divorce Records Oneida County
How can I obtain copies of my divorce papers? In New York State, divorce records are sealed for 100 years and are not available for public inspection. - Divorce records can only be released to the Plaintiff, Defendant and/or the attorney of record (if applicable).
https://oneidacountyny.gov/departments/county-clerk/divorce-records/
Divorce Files Ulster County Clerk
Divorce files are available to the plaintiff or defendant or their attorney of record. Divorce papers cannot be released to any other interested party. You may view or receive copies of a divorce case by mailing in a notarized letter stating the parties involved, the index number, the filing date and the type of records sought.
https://clerk.ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/court-records/divorce-files
New York Divorce Records for Genealogy Research New York Genealogical & Biographical Society
Do you think your New York ancestors or relatives obtained a divorce in New York? It is possible, but for over 300 years obtaining a New York divorce was not an easy matter. Whether you know with certainty that there's a divorce in your family tree, or just suspect one occurred due to evidence you have found elsewhere, there are several things every researcher should know about divorce records in...
https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/blog/new-york-divorce-records-genealogy-research
How can I find out if I am divorced in the state of New York? Can I write someone or go somewhere to find out - Legal Answers
How can I find out if I am divorced in the state of New York? Can I write someone or go somewhere to find out I was married in Queens NY and now live in Binghamton NY. If you were divorced in New York there should be a case that was filed in Supreme Court.
https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-can-i-find-out-if-i-am-divorced-in-the-state-o-1908901.html
Matrimonial (Divorce) - 2JD Civil Supreme NYCOURTS.GOV
Overview 360 Adams Street, 10th Floor South Brooklyn, NY 11201 347-296-1714 EMAIL: [email protected] This office receives and processes all applications for matrimonial (divorce) proceedings in Kings County. Requests for relief during the pendency of the divorce as well as post-judgment applications (those requests made after the divorce is final), are filed with the matrimonial office.
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/2jd/kings/civil/matrimonial.shtml
Are Divorce Records Public?
Among the values held dear by the American public are freedom of information and open access to government. To further these values, longstanding federal and state laws have made court records generally available to the public. However, when you're going through a divorce, you might experience mixed feelings about strangers being able to access your records—after all, who wants to have the personal details of their divorce aired in public?
https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/are-divorce-records-public.html
Search Court Records
Search Court Records All legal records filed in our office are available to the public for inspection unless sealed pursuant to New York State Law. For instance, all matrimonial records are sealed and available only to the parties or the attorneys of record in the action.
https://www.westchesterclerk.com/legal-division/search-court-records
New York Matrimonial Law Changes for 2026 — Mindin & Mindin, P.C.
New York Matrimonial Law Changes for 2026 As 2026 approaches, New York divorce and family law is not standing still. Over the last eighteen months, Albany and the courts have rolled out a series of reforms that directly affect how child support is calculated and modified, how domestic violence is addressed, where you can file your divorce, and how financial disclosure is handled.
https://www.mindinlaw.com/blog-1/2025/11/30/new-york-matrimonial-law-changes-for-2026
Index to New York State Marriages (Outside of New York City), 1881-2017 - Reclaim The Records
Happy New Year, you guys! It's time for our 2025 Year in Review, and a look ahead to 2026 -- what records are going online next?! YOU GUYS! IT'S FINALLY ONLINE! IT'S TOTALLY FREE! IT'S THE NEW YORK STATE DEATH INDEX, 1880-2017!
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Finding New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records New York Genealogical & Biographical Society
Introduction to New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Official birth, marriage, and death records—also called vital records—are crucial family history sources that every researcher should seek. These deep and rich sources can provide names, relationships, locations, dates of events, and other essential details about your family.
https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/new-york-birth-marriage-death-vital-records
New York State Grounds for Divorce Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. ®
New York State Grounds for Divorce Para ver este artÃculo en español por favor visite aquÃ. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) What do I need to know about getting a divorce in New York State? New York has laws that limit how you can get a divorce.
https://www.lawny.org/page/12/new-york-state-grounds-divorce