Divorce Records in Kentucky
Whether divorce records are public in Kentucky and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics has divorce records from June 1958 to the present and issues certified divorce certificates for $6 each (a non-refundable search fee). Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics, Marriage and Divorce Certificates; Certificate Purchase Options
| Divorce records | The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics has divorce records from June 1958 to the present and issues certified divorce certificates for $6 each (a non-refundable search fee). Requests can be made by mail with a check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer, in person in Frankfort, or online through VitalChek (extra fees apply). The office does not issue non-certified or electronic copies. For divorces before June 1958, or for a copy of the divorce decree itself, contact the circuit court clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. Fee page: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/purchase.aspx |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Kentucky, and how do I get a copy?
The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics has divorce records from June 1958 to the present and issues certified divorce certificates for $6 each (a non-refundable search fee). Requests can be made by mail with a check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer, in person in Frankfort, or online through VitalChek (extra fees apply). The office does not issue non-certified or electronic copies. For divorces before June 1958, or for a copy of the divorce decree itself, contact the circuit court clerk in the county where the divorce was granted.
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.