Obtaining Copies of Divorce Records
The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains divorce records for only
1962 through June 1984.
These records consist only of the face sheet of the divorce action –
not the actual divorce decree. CDPH-VR is only able to provide you with a Certificate of Record, which includes the names of the parties, filing date, county, and case number of the divorce.
Copies of the
actual divorce decree can only be obtained from the Superior Court in the county where the divorce took place.
Mail in Request
Please submit the following for a mail in request:
Please mail the request to the address below:
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records - MS 5103
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
In Person Request
Copies of the actual divorce decree can only be obtained from the Superior Court in the county where the divorce took place
The processing time begins when CDPH-VR receives your request. Please view our current Processing Times and
Fees.