Kentucky Divorce Records

The State of Kentucky Department For Public Health provides a central database for public records such as birth, death, marriage and divorce records. The file available in the Office however is not complete as some records such as divorce documents, starts from 1958 up to the present only. Records prior the said date is available only from the circuit county clerk’s office where the divorce was granted.

Normally, one can access the records via several ways such as mail, fax and even through online means. Cost for a certified copy is $6 each and processing time can take up to 30 days depending on whether the records are old ones or recently filed.

For those who need the reports urgently, another option is to avail of the services of online search providers that offer public record searches. Some sites do offer the search free and a minimal fee for a comprehensive report.

How To Obtain Kentucky Divorce Records
If you are eligible, and would like to obtain records from the Office of the Vital Statistics, you may do so by following the instructions provided below:

• Visit the Kentucky Office of the Vital Statistics website
• Download the Application for a Certified Divorce Certificate Form
• Include all the information required in the form.
• Attach $6 in money order or certified check.
• Additional copies cost $6 each.

State of Kentucky Divorce Records Resources

• Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Public Health
• Kentucky Child Custody, Support, Parental Rights, Estates and Properties
• Kentucky Divorce Professionals Divorce Directory
• Kentucky Restraining Orders, Domestic Violence, Criminal Law
• Christian County Kentucky