Divorce Records in Texas
Whether divorce records are public in Texas and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Certified copies of divorce decrees are available only from the district clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. Texas DSHS Vital Statistics does not issue decrees; Texas DSHS Vital Statistics, Marriage and Divorce Records; Costs and Fees
| Divorce records | Certified copies of divorce decrees are available only from the district clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. Texas DSHS Vital Statistics does not issue decrees; it issues letters verifying whether a divorce was recorded with the state, for divorces from 1968 onward, at $20 per verification. A verification letter is not a legal substitute for a divorce decree. Fees page: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/costs-fees |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Texas, and how do I get a copy?
Certified copies of divorce decrees are available only from the district clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. Texas DSHS Vital Statistics does not issue decrees; it issues letters verifying whether a divorce was recorded with the state, for divorces from 1968 onward, at $20 per verification. A verification letter is not a legal substitute for a divorce decree.
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.