Bronx County Divorce Records

Bronx County divorce records document the process and final judgments ending marriages in Bronx County. The Matrimonial Department of the Bronx County Supreme Court creates these documents as official confirmation of the termination of marriages in Bronx County, NY.

For those wondering how to find Bronx County divorce records, these documents are not public in New York. For privacy reasons, the New York Domestic Relations Law § 235 limits access to divorce records to the parties involved, their attorneys, and individuals with court orders. Owners of Bronx County divorce records may access them for remarriage, personal reference, or legal purposes.

NY Divorce Statistics: According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System annual reports, New York State reported a divorce rate of 2.4 per 1,000 persons in 2023, continuing an upward trend observed over the previous three years. This statewide trend likely reflects patterns in Bronx County and other regions of New York.

Are Divorce Records Public in Bronx County?

No, divorce records are not public in Bronx County. According to New York State law, divorce records are sealed documents. Non-involved parties seeking access to Bronx County divorce records typically must obtain court orders. However, while divorce records are confidential in the Bronx area and other parts of New York, the public may access names of the parties, case index numbers, certificates of disposition, and Appellate Court's decisions if the case results in an appeal to the New York Appellate Court.

How to Find Divorce Records in Bronx County

Access to Bronx County divorce records is restricted to the parties involved, their legal representatives, and individuals with judicial orders. Non-parties may obtain case index numbers and certificates of disposition.

Interested individuals may look up Bronx County divorce records through the Bronx County Matrimonial Clerk's Office at:

For a Bronx County court divorce search through phone, call the Bronx County Supreme Court's Matrimonial Department at (718) 618-1340.

Additionally, the New York Department of Health provides copies of certificates of dissolution of marriage for divorces granted in Bronx County after 1963. Interested individuals may place phone or online orders, or send mail requests to:

Requesters should note that phone and online orders attract a $45.00 fee and vendor processing fees. While a mail request should include a check or money order for $30.00.

Overview of the Bronx County Court System

The Bronx County court system is a subset of the New York Unified Court System and comprises the Bronx County Supreme Court and other county-level courts within the Bronx area of New York City. Under the New York judicial system, the Matrimonial Department of the county Supreme Courts handles divorce cases. Bronx County family court divorce filings are accessible through the Matrimonial Clerk's Office at:

Though Section 255 of the Judiciary Law of New York grants public access to most Bronx County superior court records, § 235 of the New York Domestic Relations Law confers confidentiality on divorce records.

Online Access to Bronx County Divorce Records

There are limited options for the public to find Bronx County divorce records online. Under New York law, divorce records are confidential documents accessible to the parties to the specific divorce, their attorneys, the courts, and individuals with court orders. Notwithstanding, interested individuals may order Bronx County Certificates of Marriage Dissolutions online through the New York Department of Health's Divorce Certificate Page. This encompasses divorces in Bronx County from 1963 to the present.

Additionally, Bronx County residents who filed their marriage dissolution petitions through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF) may view their divorce records through this portal.

To find Bronx County divorce records online through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System:

• Log into the New York State Unified Court System eCourts Case Lookup System and confirm if the divorce record is available online (this requires the case index number or party names)
• Register for a NYSCEF Account if the record is available online. Unrepresented litigants may use the "E-Filing Account Registration Form to access their divorce records
• Log in to the NYSCEF Portal and view the specific Bronx County divorce record.

What's Typically Included in a Bronx County Divorce Record

The content of a Bronx County divorce record depends on the type of document. A confidential Bronx County divorce record from the Bronx County Matrimonial Clerk's Office may contain:

• Judgment of divorce
• Summons with notice or summons and verified complaints
• Affidavits from the plaintiff and defendant
• Statement of net worth or detailed financial documents from both parties
• Child-related documents, such as a child support worksheet, a custody and parental access affidavit, and a qualified child medical support order
• Notice of automatic orders
• Finding of facts
• Conclusion of law.

In contrast, a Bronx County Certificate of Marriage Dissolution (divorce certificate) is publicly accessible and may contain:

• Full names of the divorced spouses
• Date of divorce
• Place of divorce (Bronx County)
• Index or case number
• Official signature or stamp from the issuing authority.

How to Get Certified Copies of Bronx County Divorce Records

The Bronx County Matrimonial Clerk's Office is the custodian of divorce records in Bronx County. To get an official divorce record copy in Bronx County:

• Visit the Bronx County Clerk's Office in person at:

• Provide a valid state-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or a state-issued non-driver's ID card)
• Write a divorce records request at the Clerk's Office to authorize a search for the specific divorce record
• Pay the applicable fees for accessing certified documents ($10.00 for a two-year search and $8.00 certification fees)
• Wait for the Clerk's Office to process the request.

In contrast to informational copies, a certified copy of a Bronx County divorce record is a legally valid document, and the owner may use it for remarriage, name change, filing for alimony enforcement, or a child support petition. Informational copies of Bronx County divorce records do not have official values, but may be useful for research and reference purposes.

Why People Request Bronx County Divorce Records

Individuals have various reasons for requesting divorce records in Bronx County. A person may request a Bronx County divorce record for any of the following reasons:

• To change their name
• To remarry
• For legal or financial matters
• For genealogy or family research

Sometimes, employers may request their applicants' divorce records to confirm marital status for jobs requiring time away from family.

Bronx County Divorce Records Summary