Bronx County Divorce Decree
Bronx County divorce decree records are on file at the Bronx County Clerk's Office at 851 Grand Concourse. The Bronx is one of five boroughs in New York City, and each borough has its own County Clerk who keeps divorce decree files. The Supreme Court of the 12th Judicial District handles all divorce cases for Bronx County. If you need a copy of a divorce decree from the Bronx, you can visit the clerk's office in person or submit a written request by mail. All search requests must be in writing, and you need to include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Bronx County Divorce Decree Overview
Bronx County Clerk Divorce Decree Office
The Bronx County Clerk's Office is at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 118, Bronx, NY 10451. The phone number is (718) 618-3300. Kevin Rothermel is the Acting County Clerk. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The Records Search Department can be reached at (718) 618-3377. This is the office that holds all Bronx County divorce decree files.
Getting a divorce decree from the Bronx County Clerk requires a few steps. First, a search has to be done. All search requests must be in writing. You need to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request. The clerk needs the full names of both parties and the approximate year the divorce was granted. If you have the index number, that speeds things up a lot. Once the search is done, the clerk can provide a certified copy of the divorce decree. The fee is $5 for the first four pages and $1.25 for each page after that.
Divorce decree records in Bronx County are not open to public inspection. Under Section 235 of the Domestic Relations Law, only parties to the divorce or their attorneys of record can get copies. Anyone else needs a court order or written authorization from one of the parties. This rule applies to the Bronx just as it does to every other county in New York.
Search Bronx Divorce Decree Records
You can look up Bronx County divorce decree cases using the WebCivil Supreme system online. It is free to use. Search by party name, index number, or attorney name. The system covers all five NYC boroughs and the rest of the state too. It shows case status, party names, and filing dates. The full divorce decree document is not viewable online, but you can confirm a case exists and get the index number.
The NYC 311 portal has contact information for the Bronx County Clerk and explains how to request divorce decree copies. The 311 page confirms that copies of documents other than the Judgment of Divorce itself can only be obtained by one of the parties or an attorney. Divorce records are not open to public inspection in the Bronx.
Here is the NYC 311 page with Bronx County Clerk information for getting divorce decree copies.
The 311 portal lists the phone number, hours, and address for each NYC borough County Clerk office.
The NYSCEF electronic filing system may also have some Bronx County divorce case documents. Not all cases are filed electronically though. Matrimonial files have extra privacy rules on NYSCEF. Check with the clerk's office to see if your particular case was filed through the system.
Bronx County Divorce Decree Copies
The Bronx County Clerk's website has details about the records request process and the fees involved. Below is the Bronx County Clerk's main page, which lists the services offered by the office.
The clerk handles divorce decree copies, along with other court records and land filings for Bronx County.
To request a Bronx County divorce decree by mail, send a written request to the Records Search Department at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 118, Bronx, NY 10451. Include your full name, the names of both parties to the divorce, the year of the divorce if known, a copy of your photo ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The clerk will process the search and let you know the cost for copies. Make your payment by certified check or money order.
Under Section 255 of the Judiciary Law, the clerk must search records when asked by an eligible person and paid the right fees. For Bronx County divorce decree files, the clerk verifies your identity before releasing any documents. If you are not a party to the case, you need a court order or notarized authorization letter from one of the parties.
Note: The Bronx County Clerk does not accept phone requests for divorce decree copies; all requests must be in writing.
Bronx Divorce Decree Resources
The NYS Unified Court System has free divorce forms. The New York State Bar Association can refer you to a lawyer at 1-800-342-3661. Bronx County Family Court handles custody and support matters but does not grant divorces. The Surrogate's Court deals with estate matters that may overlap with divorce proceedings.
For divorce certificates from 1963 onward, the NYS Department of Health has those records. The certificate is different from the divorce decree. It is a short form that lists the names and the date the marriage ended. The divorce decree has the full terms and conditions. A divorce certificate costs $30 by mail from the Department of Health. For the full divorce decree, you need to go to the Bronx County Clerk.
Nearby Counties
These counties and boroughs are near the Bronx. Each maintains its own divorce decree records through the County Clerk.
Cities in Bronx County
The Bronx is part of New York City. Divorce decree records for Bronx residents are handled by the Bronx County Clerk's Office.