Broome County Divorce Decree Search

Broome County divorce decree records are maintained at the County Clerk's Office in Binghamton. The clerk is part of the 6th Judicial District and serves as the clerk of the Supreme Court, which handles all divorce cases in this county. Broome County has an online records search system that covers documents filed after 1964. If you need a copy of a divorce decree, you can visit the office at 60 Hawley Street, use the online search portal, or send a written request by mail. Court records in Broome County go back to 1806.

Broome County Clerk Divorce Decree Office

The Broome County Clerk's Office is in the Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building on the 3rd floor. The address is 60 Hawley Street, P.O. Box 2062, Binghamton, NY 13902. You can call at (607) 778-2255 or (607) 778-2256. The fax number is (607) 778-2243 and the email is clerkinfo@co.broome.ny.us. The office handles passports, deeds, mortgages, naturalization records, marriage records, and divorce records.

A certified copy of a Broome County divorce decree costs $5.20. You need a valid photo ID to verify your identity. Only parties to the divorce can request a copy. If you have authorization from one of the parties, bring that document along. If you are not a party, you need to file a motion with the Supreme Court to get the clerk to release the record. This follows DRL Section 235 on matrimonial confidentiality.

Search Broome County Divorce Decrees Online

Broome County gives online access to records through the SearchIQS system. You can search as a guest or make an account with a subscription plan. Documents filed after 1964 are available online. Records filed before 1964 are kept at the County Clerk's Office or the County Records Center in Vestal. This online tool covers deeds, mortgages, judgments, and court records including some divorce-related filings.

Here is the Broome County online records search portal where you can look up court documents filed after 1964.

The SearchIQS system lets you search by document type, name, or date range for Broome County records.

Keep in mind that the full divorce decree text may not be viewable online because of privacy laws. The search can help you find a case and get the index number. For the actual divorce decree copy, contact the clerk directly. WebCivil Supreme is another free option that covers all 62 counties. It shows basic case info but not the full decree.

Broome County Divorce Decree Court System

The Broome County Supreme Court is at 65 Hawley Street, P.O. Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902. The phone number is 607-240-5800. Several judges sit in the Broome County Supreme Court, including Hon. Jeffrey A. Tait, Hon. Ferris D. Lebous, Hon. Molly Fitzgerald, and Hon. Eugene D. Faughnan. Hon. Joseph F. Cawley serves on the County Court. The Supreme Court is where all divorce cases are heard. When a judge signs the divorce decree, it gets filed with the County Clerk.

The Broome County Surrogate's Court is at 92 Court Street, P.O. Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902. Call (607) 778-2111. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:15 AM to 4:45 PM, with summer hours of 8 AM to 4 PM. The Surrogate's Court handles probate and estate matters, not divorce cases. Probate records in Broome County go back to 1806.

Here is the Broome County Clerk's main page, which shows the services and records available at the office.

The Broome County Clerk handles all types of court records including divorce decree files from the Supreme Court.

Get a Broome County Divorce Decree

Getting a copy of your Broome County divorce decree starts at the clerk's office. Per state laws, divorce records are not available for public inspection until 100 years have passed. You must be one of the parties involved or have authorization from a party. If you are neither, you need to file a motion with the Supreme Court asking for the record to be released.

Here is the Broome County divorce records information page that explains who can access these records and how to request copies.

That page covers the fees, ID requirements, and the steps for non-parties who need to file a court motion to get access.

For divorces after January 1, 1963, the NYS Department of Health also has divorce certificates. The certificate is a short form. The full divorce decree with all the terms is at the County Clerk's office. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the clerk must search the files and make copies when paid the right fees by an eligible person. The law library at the Broome County courthouse can be reached at 607-240-5786 if you need help with legal research related to your divorce decree request.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Broome County and maintain their own divorce decree records.

Cities in Broome County

Broome County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. Divorce decree records for Binghamton and other communities in Broome County are handled by the Broome County Clerk's Office.