Ohio Divorce Records

To begin, add a divorce record or view a list of locations and resources for Ohio divorce records.

Ohio divorce records are certainly as valuable as any other public record, but they are unfortunately no easier to locate. Those searching for Ohio divorce records may, however, find that a few facts make can the search quite a bit easier.

In Ohio, actual divorce decrees are filed only on the county level. However, the Department of Health's Vital Statistics Office does keep an index of marriage and divorce records that dates back to 1949. From this index, it's possible to get abstracts of divorce records which, while not actually the divorce decree, do verify a divorce and point to the county record in question.

Those searching for divorce records can choose to search on the county or statewide level and can submit requests either in person or in writing. However, many modern-day researchers have found that it's far easier to get Ohio divorce records by beginning their search through an internet public records search service.

To receive a divorce record fill out the Ohio Divorce Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Ohio divorce certificates and records have been kept since late 1949. You may receive information, but not a certified copy from the state. If you require an Ohio divorce certificate or decree copy that is certified, you may contact the county which the divorce was granted in. Fees vary from county to county. For more information visit: Ohio Department of Health