Divorce Records in Connecticut
Whether divorce records are public in Connecticut and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: The state Vital Records Office does not keep copies of divorce decrees. A copy of the decree (called the "Judgment File") or other documents filed in a divorce case can generally be obtained from the Judicial District Clerk's Office at the Superior Court location where the divorce was… Connecticut Judicial Branch, Family Matters FAQs; Connecticut Department of Public Health, Divorce
| Divorce records | The state Vital Records Office does not keep copies of divorce decrees. A copy of the decree (called the "Judgment File") or other documents filed in a divorce case can generally be obtained from the Judicial District Clerk's Office at the Superior Court location where the divorce was granted. The clerk will need the case name and docket number. Judgment Files have a flat fee; other documents are charged a per-page copy fee plus a certification fee if needed. DPH page: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/vital-records/divorce |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Connecticut, and how do I get a copy?
The state Vital Records Office does not keep copies of divorce decrees. A copy of the decree (called the "Judgment File") or other documents filed in a divorce case can generally be obtained from the Judicial District Clerk's Office at the Superior Court location where the divorce was granted. The clerk will need the case name and docket number. Judgment Files have a flat fee; other documents are charged a per-page copy fee plus a certification fee if needed.
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