Divorce Records in Ohio
Whether divorce records are public in Ohio and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics does not keep marriage or divorce records. Certified copies of divorce decrees can only be obtained from the county where the divorce was finalized; Ohio Department of Health, Vital Statistics
| Divorce records | The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics does not keep marriage or divorce records. Certified copies of divorce decrees can only be obtained from the county where the divorce was finalized; ODH refers people to a listing of county clerks maintained by the Ohio County Clerks Association for contact information. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Ohio, and how do I get a copy?
The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics does not keep marriage or divorce records. Certified copies of divorce decrees can only be obtained from the county where the divorce was finalized; ODH refers people to a listing of county clerks maintained by the Ohio County Clerks Association for contact information.
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