Divorce Records in Utah
Whether divorce records are public in Utah and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Divorce case records are generally private, but the orders and decrees are public. To get a copy of a divorce decree, contact the district court that handled the case; Utah Courts self-help, Divorce (Getting a Copy of Your Decree); Utah Courts fees; Utah Office of Vital Records order page and fee schedule
| Divorce records | Divorce case records are generally private, but the orders and decrees are public. To get a copy of a divorce decree, contact the district court that handled the case; a certified copy costs $4 per document plus $0.50 per page (exemplified copies $6 plus $0.50 per page). The Utah Office of Vital Records issues divorce certificates (an abstract, not the decree) for divorces from 1978 to 2010 to the person named or qualifying family or representatives, online, by mail or at local health departments, for $25 for the first certified copy. Vital Records: https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/order-a-vital-record-certificate; fees: https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/fee-schedule; court fees: https://www.utcourts.gov/en/legal-help/legal-help/procedures/fees.html |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Utah, and how do I get a copy?
Divorce case records are generally private, but the orders and decrees are public. To get a copy of a divorce decree, contact the district court that handled the case; a certified copy costs $4 per document plus $0.50 per page (exemplified copies $6 plus $0.50 per page). The Utah Office of Vital Records issues divorce certificates (an abstract, not the decree) for divorces from 1978 to 2010 to the person named or qualifying family or representatives, online, by mail or at local health departments, for $25 for the first certified copy.
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.