Divorce Records in Arizona
Whether divorce records are public in Arizona and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Divorce decrees are kept by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-284; Mohave County Clerk of Superior Court, Copies of Court Records
| Divorce records | Divorce decrees are kept by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. For example, the Mohave County Clerk says the public may obtain copies of domestic relations (divorce) records and accepts requests by email, fax, mail, phone or in person using a records request form. Arizona's statewide clerk fee schedule lists $0.50 per copied page, $30 for a certificate of correctness (certification) of a copy, and $30 for research to locate a document. Fee statute: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00284.htm. Ask your county clerk for the current total, since local fees may also apply. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Arizona, and how do I get a copy?
Divorce decrees are kept by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. For example, the Mohave County Clerk says the public may obtain copies of domestic relations (divorce) records and accepts requests by email, fax, mail, phone or in person using a records request form. Arizona's statewide clerk fee schedule lists $0.50 per copied page, $30 for a certificate of correctness (certification) of a copy, and $30 for research to locate a document.
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