Newest Advice On New York Divorce Records

A drastic increase in the number of divorce cases came about in New York in the 19th century that eventually led to the creation of vital public records. Included in the records are the New York Divorce Records. To start a search, it is highly recommended to go to the New York Vital Records Office. Details about these records are kept and maintained in the county where the divorce took place.Divorce records shows facts about the terms of the separation, information about the case, and some details about the when, where and who of the said case. 2 certified copies are available for the view and copy of the public. One is the divorce decree and the other is the divorce certificate. The first one shares the terms and conditions of the divorce case while the latter shares information about the couple, date and place of divorce. The first one is the only document given if the divorce occurred before January 1, 1963. It is signed by the judge who issued the decree at the county where it happened. The latter is given to those cases filed after January 1, 1963. Divorce records are available for view of the public but only either spouse can obtain it or any person granted permission by the New York State Court order.A person can choose any of the several ways to obtain such records. They can be requested through walk-in, fax, phone, mail or through the use of the internet. Fees are required in each of the ways to get a copy of the records. Through mail, a fee of $30 per copy of the divorce records is charged if handled regularly and a $15 additional fee if handled with priority. Requests made from outside of the United State are also accepted through mail. A major credit card is needed for requests made through internet or the telephone and an additional $7.25 fee since these types of request is done through the help of commercial record keepers. Regular handling of mail requests usually take 6 to 8 weeks from when they are ordered, while it takes only 2 to 4 weeks when handled with priority. Internet and telephone requests are processed in 5 to 10 working days.  All applications must be submitted with identifications and a valid reason for obtaining it. Identifications maybe in a form of one valid photo ID – driver’s license, passport, US Military issued ID, State issued non-driver photo-ID card – or 2 copies of telephone bills and letter from a government agency dated within the last six months. Note that failure to include necessary identification documents will result to rejection of your application.The public is given the freedom to view and access divorce records since they fall under the category as a "public record". Any person who can’t obtain the records can view the document instantly online. Several privately-owned companies that keep vital records of different state provide access to free divorce records.