Irondequoit Dissolution Of Marriage Lookup

Irondequoit dissolution of marriage records are maintained by the Monroe County Clerk's Office in Rochester. Irondequoit is a town in Monroe County just north of Rochester, and all divorce cases go through the Monroe County Supreme Court. The Irondequoit Town Clerk handles vital records but does not keep dissolution files. If you want to search for a dissolution of marriage case, get a copy of a judgment, or check on a filing, the Monroe County Clerk's Office in downtown Rochester is where you need to go.

Monroe County Clerk and Irondequoit Dissolution Records

Irondequoit residents file dissolution of marriage cases through the Monroe County Supreme Court. The Monroe County Clerk's Office is at 39 West Main Street, Room 105, Rochester, NY 14614. Phone: 585-753-1600. The clerk stores every dissolution case file for the county. All documents from the initial filing through the final signed judgment are kept at this office.

In-person requests are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Walk in and bring a valid photo ID. You will need the names of both parties and the index number if you have it. The staff can search for your case and make copies while you wait. No appointment is needed, though you may have to wait during busy times.

Mail requests require a notarized letter sent to 39 West Main Street, Room 105, Rochester, NY 14614. Include the names of both parties, the index number if known, identification, and a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. The clerk processes mail requests in the order they come in.

Monroe County Supreme Court handles all divorce proceedings in the county. Phone: 585-371-3758 for divorce filing information. The court is part of the 7th Judicial District. Records go to the county clerk for long-term storage once the case is complete.

Online Dissolution Records for Irondequoit

Monroe County Clerk offers an online document request system where you can order copies of court records. Land and court records are searchable online. Dissolution records are sealed, so full documents will not show up in the online search. But you can find case index data that helps when you request copies from the clerk.

The Monroe County Clerk provides information about requesting dissolution of marriage records on their website.

This page shows the procedures for in-person and mail requests for divorce records in Monroe County.

The WebCivil Supreme system covers Monroe County. Select Monroe from the county list and type in a name. Results show the index number, party names, and case status. Full documents are not available online because of the Domestic Relations Law Section 235 confidentiality rules. WebCivil is free and has records going back to 1983. It is the fastest way to find a case index number if you do not already have one.

Irondequoit Dissolution Fees and Costs

The Monroe County Clerk charges standard fees for dissolution records. The search fee is $5.00 per name for each two-year period. Copy fees are $1.30 for the first two pages and $0.65 per page after that. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first four pages. Contact the office at 585-753-1600 for any questions about fees or payment methods.

Filing a new dissolution of marriage case costs $210 for the index number. The RJI fee is $95. A Note of Issue adds $30. Fee waivers are available for people who meet income requirements. Free uncontested divorce forms are available from the NYS Courts website or at the courthouse in Rochester.

Irondequoit Town Clerk

The Irondequoit Town Clerk is at 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617. Phone: 585-336-6056. This office deals with vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates. It does not keep dissolution of marriage records. If you call about a divorce case, they will send you to the Monroe County Clerk at 39 West Main Street in Rochester.

For a dissolution of marriage certificate from the state, the New York State Department of Health has records for all cases since 1963. Mail orders cost $30. Online orders are $45 plus a vendor fee. The toll-free line is 855-322-1022. These certificates list basic facts about the dissolution. They do not include the full terms of the judgment. The county clerk has the complete file.

Dissolution Record Privacy

Dissolution of marriage files in New York are sealed under state law. Only the parties, their attorneys, or someone with a Supreme Court order can view the full file. This applies to all cases in Monroe County, including those from Irondequoit. The seal lasts 100 years from the filing date. Records become public after that period ends.

Non-parties who need access must file a motion in Supreme Court requesting an order to release the records. The court reviews these requests individually. A Certificate of Disposition is available to anyone. It shows that a divorce was granted without giving away the details of the case. For genealogy and historical research on older cases, the FamilySearch wiki on New York divorce records has helpful guidance.

The New York State Archives explains where older dissolution records are stored. Cases before 1847 went through the Court of Chancery and those files are in the state archives. From 1847 forward, the county clerk where the case was filed keeps the original records. After 100 years, sealed files open to the public and can be viewed by anyone doing research.

Nearby Cities

These nearby communities also file dissolution of marriage cases through the Monroe County system.