Divorce Records in Alabama
Whether divorce records are public in Alabama and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Divorce certificates are unrestricted in Alabama: anyone who gives enough information to find the record and pays the fee can get one. The Alabama Center for Health Statistics has certificates for divorces granted since 1950; Alabama Department of Public Health, Divorce Certificates
| Divorce records | Divorce certificates are unrestricted in Alabama: anyone who gives enough information to find the record and pays the fee can get one. The Alabama Center for Health Statistics has certificates for divorces granted since 1950; the search fee is $15, which includes one certified copy (or a certificate of failure to find), extra copies ordered at the same time are $6 each, and expedited service costs $15 more. Order by mail, at any county health department, or online or by phone through VitalChek (extra fees). For divorces before 1950 and for corrections, contact the circuit court in the county that granted the divorce. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Alabama, and how do I get a copy?
Divorce certificates are unrestricted in Alabama: anyone who gives enough information to find the record and pays the fee can get one. The Alabama Center for Health Statistics has certificates for divorces granted since 1950; the search fee is $15, which includes one certified copy (or a certificate of failure to find), extra copies ordered at the same time are $6 each, and expedited service costs $15 more. Order by mail, at any county health department, or online or by phone through VitalChek (extra fees). For divorces before 1950 and for corrections, contact the circuit court in the county that granted the divorce.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.