How to find divorce records

If you have specific details such as the case number and court, obtaining divorce records becomes more straightforward. Getting a copy of your conditional order or final order costs £11 if you know both the case number and the court. Begin by contacting the court, including your name, address, case number, and preferred method of payment. The court will review and process your request, and upon receipt of payment you can expect to receive the copy of the divorce record within a week. This is a relatively affordable and efficient process for obtaining divorce records.

For those who do not have the case number but know the issuing court, there are still avenues to explore. Ask the court to search their records by providing the estimated date of the divorce case. The court will search five years of records before and after that date. In cases where the date is unknown, the court will search the last ten years of records. To initiate the search, send an email or letter to the court with your name, address, and preferred payment method. The fee for this service is £45 for each ten-year period searched. This option allows you to find the divorce records without knowing the case number.