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California Divorce Court Records

By Ben Kingsley


Many of the states in the US are open. This means that the residents of each opened state can request for a copy of any of their personal documents. California is among the opened state that has allowed its residents to access their personal files when they have a need for it. Divorce records in California are one of the documents that can be accessed by its residents.

A couple usually decides to file divorce if they think that the problems in their marriage can no longer be fixed. Such emotional event has to be documented. The separation of couple is documented to make it official. With this, the document can then be used in a number of transactions that call for such documents. Some transactions in the government would require a copy of a divorce certificate since it will serve as proof of one's identity. Insurance related matters and other financial matters are examples of transactions that require such document. Marriage is another use of such document. Without it, the application for remarriage may be denied.

As the name implies, divorce certificates focuses on the details of a couple's separation. Through this type of document, one would know where and when the separation was filed and made legal. One can also find the real names of the divorcees and a few of their personal information and marriage details. There is, however, some information that is kept confidential. One cannot find the reason for the separation as well as the custody of the children and property and asset division on the public divorce record.

It is very important that the basic details of the record that is being obtained is known to make the search easier. A request form has to be filled out with the necessary information such as the date and place where the divorce was granted. The personal details of the requesting individual have to be included on the search as well. One should know that only the divorcees and their immediate family are allowed to request for a copy of the separation documents.

Requesting for a copy of a divorce record in California is not possible at the office of the Vital Records Section, unlike other states. Divorce certificates need to be requested at the county where it was originally registered. The Vital Records Section of California can still help you out by verifying the information about where the document can be obtained. It cost $13 for the verification of information at the state office. Retrieval fees may vary depending on the county where it was requested. Sending a mail request is also possible but it can take a while before the result of the search can be obtained.

To hasten the search process, one can request for the document online. This is way faster and hassle free since there is no need to go to any office just to file the request. Some websites even lets the users search for a copy of a divorce records free of any fees.




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