Union Dissolution Of Marriage Records

Union dissolution of marriage records are maintained by the Broome County Clerk's Office in Binghamton. Union is a town in Broome County in the Southern Tier of New York, and all divorce cases go through the Broome County Supreme Court. The Union Town Clerk handles birth, death, and marriage certificates but does not keep dissolution records. If you need to search for a dissolution of marriage case, request a copy of a judgment, or find out about a filing, you deal with the county clerk's office on Hawley Street in Binghamton.

Broome County Clerk and Union Dissolution Records

Union residents file dissolution of marriage cases through the Broome County Supreme Court. The Broome County Clerk's Office is at 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901. Phone: 607-778-2130. The clerk's office stores all dissolution case files for the county. Every document from the initial filing through the signed judgment is kept there. Union does not have a local courthouse that handles divorce cases.

In-person requests are accepted at the Hawley Street office during normal business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and the names of both parties. An index number helps speed things along, but it is not required. The staff can look up your case and make copies right there. Plan on having some wait time, especially on busy days.

Mail requests need a written request letter with your identification and case details. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and your payment. The standard New York State certification fees apply. Processing time is a few business days after they receive your request in the mail.

The Broome County Supreme Court is at 92 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901. Phone: 607-240-5800. This is where cases are heard before a judge. The court is part of the 6th Judicial District. Once a case concludes, the records go to the county clerk for storage.

Online Search for Union Dissolution Cases

Broome County does not have an extensive online system for searching dissolution of marriage records. The clerk's office recommends contacting them directly for record requests. You can call 607-778-2130 or visit in person. For some counties, an online portal exists, but Broome County's options are more limited when it comes to matrimonial records.

The Broome County Clerk provides information about requesting dissolution of marriage records through their website.

This page shows the procedures and contact information for the Broome County Clerk's dissolution records services.

The WebCivil Supreme system covers Broome County. Select Broome from the county list and enter 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 goes back to 1983. It is the best online tool for finding case index data when the county itself does not offer a portal.

Union Dissolution Of Marriage Fees

The Broome County Clerk charges standard New York State fees for dissolution records. The search fee is $5.00 per name for each two-year period. Copy fees run $1.30 for the first two pages and $0.65 for each extra page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first four pages. Contact the office at 607-778-2130 for the current fee schedule and payment options.

Filing a new dissolution of marriage case requires $210 for the index number. The Request for Judicial Intervention is $95. A Note of Issue costs $30. Fee waivers are available for those who cannot afford the filing costs. Free uncontested divorce forms are available from the NYS Courts website. You can also pick up paper forms at the courthouse.

Union Town Clerk

The Union Town Clerk is at 3111 East Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760. Phone: 607-754-2297. This office handles vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. It does not keep dissolution of marriage records. If you call about a divorce, they will send you to the Broome County Clerk at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton.

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

Dissolution Record Access Rules

Dissolution of marriage files in New York are sealed. Only the parties to the case, their attorneys, or a person with a court order can view the full file. This comes from the Domestic Relations Law Section 235 and applies to every county in the state, including Broome County. All matrimonial records are sealed for 100 years per state law.

A non-party who needs records must file a motion in Supreme Court asking for an order to release the file. The court reviews the request and decides whether to grant it. Without a court order, the Broome County Clerk cannot provide access. However, a Certificate of Disposition is available to anyone. It shows that a divorce happened in the county but keeps the case details private.

The Broome County Courts website has general information about the court system, including which courts handle which types of cases. The Supreme Court is the only court that can grant divorces in New York.