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Florida Divorce Certificate & Decree Online Application

Order proof of a Florida divorce or annulment online. We guide you through the application process so it’s quick and simple.

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Understanding Florida Divorce Certificates vs. Divorce Decrees

A Florida divorce certificate, also called a dissolution of marriage certificate, summarizes key details from the court judgment, including:

Names of both parties
Date of dissolution
County where the dissolution was granted

It serves as official proof that the divorce or annulment was finalized. Florida divorce certificates are issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics. After a divorce or annulment is recorded, the clerk forwards the report to the Bureau for permanent filing, usually within 60 days.

A divorce decree is the full court-issued document containing all legal details about the separation, such as property division, custody arrangements, or spousal support. To obtain the decree, you must contact the clerk of court in the county where the divorce was finalized.

Why Apply for a Florida Divorce Certificate Through Us?

Need proof of your separation but aren’t sure how the process works? Handling a divorce certificate request can be complicated if you’re unsure of the year, county, or documentation required.

US Birth Certificates specializes in helping you get official copies of vital records by guiding you through the correct application steps and checking your details for accuracy before submission.

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How to Order Your Florida Divorce Records Online

Complete the online application: Fill out the parties’ names, dissolution date, and county if known. Our streamlined form only takes a few minutes
Review and submission: We verify your application is complete and accurate and help you make any amendments required.
Receive your certificate: Follow the submission instructions. Once your application is received and processed, the certificate is mailed to your address

Official Divorce Certificate Processing for All 67 Florida Counties

In Florida, the Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics maintains all divorce records filed from June 6, 1927, to present. You can also request copies of the record directly from the county clerk where the dissolution was granted.

Historic certificates must be requested directly from the clerk in the county where the dissolution occurred.

Mail applications should be sent to:

Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Attn: Vital Records Section P.O. Box 210 Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remember to include payment in your mail application. Payments by mail must be check or money order payable to “Vital Statistics." Cash is not accepted. International payments must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank.

Walk-in service is available at the following office:

Bureau of Vital Statistics

1217 North Pearl Street,

Jacksonville,

FL 32202

The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payments are accepted in cash, check, money order, Visa, or Mastercard. Contactless payments are not accepted.

South Florida & Miami-Dade courts

Divorce certificates from Miami-Dade and other South Florida counties can be requested directly from the county clerk. Both mail and in-person applications are possible.

For dissolutions finalized less than 60 days ago or when immediate proof is needed, visiting the county clerk in person may be the fastest option.

For older records or standard requests, mail applications are generally preferable over walk-ins, since the Bureau of Vital Statistics office is located in Jacksonville.

Central & Northern Florida courts

For dissolutions filed in Central or Northern Florida counties, you can request divorce certificates directly from the county clerk. Both mail and walk-in applications are available.

For standard requests, mailing your application is often more convenient. In-person visits to the Jacksonville office may be faster for recent dissolutions or urgent needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Divorce Certificates

How long does it take to get a Florida divorce certificate?

Processing time is typically 3 to 5 business days for computer-generated certificates from 1970 to present, excluding shipping. Certificates for records before 1970 require additional processing. Rush service is available for a $10 fee.
Are Florida divorce records public?

Yes. Florida divorce certificates are considered public records. No identification is required to request a certificate. Anyone who applies and pays the fee can get a copy of the dissolution of marriage certificate.
Do I need the exact court case number to apply?

Providing the court case number and county can speed up processing, but it’s not strictly required. It’s best to share as many details as possible in your application to help clerks locate your record.
What is the cost of a divorce certificate in Florida?
First certified copy: $5 (covers a search of one calendar year)

Additional copies: $4 each

Extra year search if the exact year is unknown: $2 per year, maximum $50

Rush fee: $10

Shipping and handling: $1

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Some states require that you provide a copy of your photo ID card to order a certified copy of your divorce certificate. Our complete application package provides all the information on which documents you need to provide and how to go about it.