Divorce records in Apache County, Arizona, can be accessed through several channels, including online search tools, the court that issued the decree, the county clerk, and the state vital records office. ApacheCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Apache County. You can also contact the Apache County Superior Court Clerk's office directly, or request divorce certificates through the Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Vital Records.
Apache County Divorce Records Search
In Arizona, divorce cases are handled by the Superior Court in each county. The Apache County Superior Court Clerk maintains the official court file for every divorce (called a "dissolution of marriage" under Arizona law) filed in the county. These records include:
- Petitions for dissolution of marriage
- Divorce decrees (final orders)
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Custody and parenting plan orders
- Property division orders
- Related motions and filings
The Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records, also maintains an index of divorce certificates for dissolutions that occurred statewide. For case-level documents, the Superior Court Clerk is the primary custodian. You can search for Apache County Superior Court case information online through the Arizona Public Access Case Lookup portal or the eAccess system for cases filed on or after July 1, 2010.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Apache County
Arizona's Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over dissolution of marriage cases. In Apache County, all divorce petitions are filed with the Apache County Superior Court. Once the judge signs the final decree of dissolution, the decree and the complete case file remain with the Superior Court Clerk's office.
The Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records receives a statistical record of each divorce and can issue a divorce certificate — a summary document that confirms the divorce occurred, including the names of the parties, date, and county. This is different from the full decree.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, or other case filings — contact the Apache County Superior Court Clerk.
- Divorce certificate (summary verification that a divorce occurred) — contact the Arizona Office of Vital Records.
The Arizona Judicial Branch Self-Service Center provides forms and instructions for individuals representing themselves in dissolution cases, including forms to request copies of court records.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Apache County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Uncertified copy of court document (per page) | $0.50 | Same day to 5 business days |
| Certified copy of court document | $0.50 per page plus $26.00 certification fee | Same day to 5 business days |
| Divorce certificate from Arizona Vital Records | $20.00 | 6–8 weeks by mail |
| Online case lookup (Arizona Public Access / eAccess) | Free | Immediate |