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Looking for an official record of your California divorce? We make it easy to complete your application online.

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Apply for Your California Divorce Certificate Online

You may need additional copies of your California divorce record after your separation has already been finalized, for example, for legal, financial, or other purposes.

You can order a certificate of record for eligible divorces filed between 1962 and June 1984 through the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR). For divorces outside this range, an application must be made to the Superior Court in the county where your divorce was finalized.

We help you complete your application stress-free, guiding you through the process and reviewing your details to reduce common mistakes.

Why Use Our Service for a Divorce Certificate in California?

Applying for a California divorce certificate can take time, especially if you are missing information or are unsure where the divorce was filed.

Our service helps simplify the process by allowing you to complete your application online from any device.

When you apply through US Birth Certificates, you benefit from:

  • A guided online application process
  • Expert application review
  • Help to reduce avoidable application errors
  • Secure handling of your information
  • Convenient online preparation from home

Decree vs. Certificate of Record: What Is the Difference in California?

California distinguishes between a certificate of record and a divorce decree. A sample California divorce certificate, also known as a certificate of record, typically includes the names of the parties, and other key details about the formal separation.

The CDPH-VR can issue a certificate of record for eligible divorces filed between 1962 and June 1984. For other time periods, you need to apply to the Superior Court in the county where your divorce was finalized.

A California certificate of record includes:

  • Names of the parties
  • Filing date
  • County
  • Case number

However, this is not the same as the divorce decree. A divorce decree is the official court-issued document that outlines the full terms of the divorce, including property division, child custody and support, spousal support, and any other legal orders resulting from the divorce.

If you need the full divorce judgment, court orders, or certified decree documents, you must contact the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was finalized.

How to Get a Certificate of Divorce in California: 3 Simple Steps

Getting a California divorce certificate online is simple.

1. Complete your online application

Provide the names of the parties and as much information as possible about the filing of the divorce.

2. We review your application

Our team checks your application for common issues and helps you amend them so it’s ready to submit by mail.

3. Receive your California divorce certificate

Once processed by the appropriate office, your certificate will be mailed to your home address.

Serving All California County Courts

California divorce decrees are maintained by the Superior Court in the county where the divorce took place.

If your divorce was finalized in counties such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Orange County, or Santa Barbara County, the decree must generally be requested from that county’s Superior Court.

California Divorce Certificate Cost

The California Department of Public Health fee for a Certificate of Record is $16 per copy.

Payment must be made by check or money order payable to CDPH-Vital Records. Cash is not accepted for mail applications.

Court-certified divorce decrees requested from a Superior Court may have different fees depending on the county.

California Divorce Certificate Processing Times

Processing times for divorce record requests can exceed six months, but this usually varies depending on record availability and application volume. Wait times for applications to local Superior Courts vary from county to county.

California Vital Records Mailing Address

Applications for divorces filed in California from 1964 to 1982 should be mailed to:

California Department of Public Health Vital Records – MS 5103 P.O. Box 997410 Sacramento, CA 95899-7410

If you need an actual divorce decree, or are applying for a copy of a record filed outside of 1964 to 1982, contact the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was finalized.

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