Search Rochester Dissolution Of Marriage

Rochester dissolution of marriage records are kept by the Monroe County Clerk's Office on West Main Street. As the county seat of Monroe County, Rochester is where the courthouse and clerk's office are both located. All dissolution of marriage cases in Monroe County go through the Supreme Court here. If you need to find a case, get a certified copy, or check the status of a filing, the Monroe County Clerk handles all of it. Rochester City Court does not deal with divorces. Only the Supreme Court has that authority in New York.

Monroe County Clerk and Rochester Dissolution Records

Rochester 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 maintains every dissolution case file for the county. That means all papers from the first filing through the final signed judgment are here.

For in-person requests, go to the clerk's office during regular hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. You need a valid photo ID and the names of both parties. The index number helps a lot if you have it. Staff can pull your file and make copies right there. Without an index number, the clerk will do a name search, which takes longer and costs more if it spans multiple years.

Mail requests require a notarized letter sent to the Monroe County Clerk at 39 West Main Street, Room 105, Rochester, NY 14614. Include your payment, a copy of your ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. List the full names of both spouses and the approximate year of filing. The office processes mail requests in the order they come in, so expect a wait of a few weeks.

Rochester City Court at 99 Exchange Blvd does not handle dissolution of marriage cases. It deals with small claims and city-level civil matters only.

Online Dissolution Records Search in Rochester

Monroe County offers an online document request portal where you can start the process of getting dissolution of marriage records without visiting the office. The system lets you submit your request and pay online. This saves a trip to the courthouse, though you still need to provide proper ID and proof that you are a party to the case.

The Monroe County Clerk's website shows how to request dissolution of marriage records and what to expect during the process.

This page covers the steps for in-person, mail, and online requests for divorce records in Monroe County.

The WebCivil Supreme system also covers Monroe County. Pick Monroe from the county list and type in a name. Results show the index number, party names, and case status. You won't see the actual documents online because Domestic Relations Law Section 235 keeps those confidential. But WebCivil is free and its records go back to 1983, making it a good first step for finding a case number.

The Monroe County government website also provides additional information about the clerk's office and available services.

The county site has links to forms, fee schedules, and contact details for the clerk's office in Rochester.

Rochester Dissolution Of Marriage Fees

Search fees at the Monroe County Clerk are $5.00 per name for each two-year period. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first four pages. Uncertified copies are $0.65 per page. Certification is $8.00 per document if you need it for legal use. These fees are standard across most New York counties.

Filing a new dissolution of marriage case costs $210 for the index number. You also pay $95 for the Request for Judicial Intervention and $30 for the Note of Issue. Fee waivers are available if you meet income requirements. Free uncontested divorce forms can be picked up at the courthouse or downloaded from the NYS Courts website. The forms come in packets for cases with children under 21 and cases without.

Rochester City Clerk

The Rochester City Clerk is at 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY 14614. Phone: 585-428-7538. This office handles vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates for events that took place in Rochester. It does not keep dissolution of marriage records. If you call about a divorce, they will tell you to contact the Monroe County Clerk at 39 West Main Street.

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. Call 855-322-1022 with questions. State certificates show basic facts like the names, the date, and the county where the divorce was granted. They do not include the full terms of the judgment. For that, you need the county clerk.

Nearby Cities

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