Divorce Records in Vermont
Whether divorce records are public in Vermont and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: To get a copy of a divorce order or other court record, send a Request for Access to Court Record form to the court that handled the case, by email, mail or in person. Vermont Judiciary, Court Records requests; Vermont Department of Health, Order Vital Records
| Divorce records | To get a copy of a divorce order or other court record, send a Request for Access to Court Record form to the court that handled the case, by email, mail or in person. Paper copies cost 25 cents per page (minimum $1) and certified copies cost $5. If you only need proof of divorce, you can order a Certificate of Divorce instead: the Vermont Department of Health issues certificates for divorces from 2024 onward, and the Secretary of State's Vermont State Archives and Records Administration handles divorces from 2023 and earlier. Certified vital record copies cost $10 each (plus a $2 processing fee online). Health Department: https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records. State Archives: https://sos.vermont.gov/vsara/request/certified-vital-records/ |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Vermont, and how do I get a copy?
To get a copy of a divorce order or other court record, send a Request for Access to Court Record form to the court that handled the case, by email, mail or in person. Paper copies cost 25 cents per page (minimum $1) and certified copies cost $5. If you only need proof of divorce, you can order a Certificate of Divorce instead: the Vermont Department of Health issues certificates for divorces from 2024 onward, and the Secretary of State's Vermont State Archives and Records Administration handles divorces from 2023 and earlier. Certified vital record copies cost $10 each (plus a $2 processing fee online).
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.