Find Dissolution Of Marriage in Madison County
Madison County dissolution of marriage records are filed at the County Clerk's Office in Wampsville. The clerk stores every case file from dissolution actions heard in Madison County Supreme Court, which is part of the 6th Judicial District. You can search for dissolution of marriage records using the county's SearchIQS portal or through the statewide WebCivil system. Madison County sits in central New York between Syracuse and Utica. Whether you need a certified copy or just want to confirm a case exists, the clerk's office is the first place to check for dissolution of marriage records in this county.
Madison County Dissolution Of Marriage Overview
Madison County Dissolution Of Marriage Clerk
The Madison County Clerk's Office is at 138 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. The mailing address is P.O. Box 635. Phone: 315-366-2265. Email: madisoncoclerk@madisoncounty.ny.gov. The office hours are Monday through Friday. The clerk is responsible for keeping the full case file for each dissolution of marriage filed in Madison County. That includes the complaint, answer, stipulations, financial disclosures, and the judgment of dissolution.
To get copies of dissolution records, you can visit the office or send a request by mail. In-person requests need a valid photo ID. Provide the full names of both spouses and the index number or year the case started. If you are not one of the parties, you need a notarized letter from a party granting you access. Mail requests go to the P.O. Box address with payment enclosed.
Online Search for Madison County Dissolution Cases
Madison County uses the SearchIQS portal for online record access. This tool lets you search court records by name or document type. You can find index numbers for dissolution of marriage cases before contacting the clerk for copies. The system shows basic case data but not full documents, which remain sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235.
The WebCivil Supreme system is the other online option. Select Madison County, enter a name, and check for matching cases. WebCivil goes back to 1983 and is free. Both tools are useful for getting the case index number you need before requesting copies from the Madison County Clerk.
The Madison County Clerk's Office website has information about services, contact details, and directions to the courthouse in Wampsville.
The clerk handles all record requests for dissolution of marriage cases filed in Madison County Supreme Court.
Note: Madison County matrimonial records are sealed for 100 years under Section 235 of the Domestic Relations Law, and only the parties or their attorneys can view the complete file.
Dissolution Record Fees in Madison County
Madison County charges $0.65 per page for plain copies of dissolution of marriage documents. Certified copies cost $5.00. The search fee is $5.00 for each two-year period. These fees match the standard rates across most New York counties. Payment can be made in person or included with a mail request. Make checks payable to the Madison County Clerk.
New dissolution of marriage filings cost $210 for the index number, $95 for the RJI, and $30 for the Note of Issue. Fee waivers are available. The court reviews your income and decides whether to waive the fees. Forms are on the NYS Courts website.
The Department of Health sells dissolution certificates for $30 by mail or $45 online. These are separate from the full decree. They have names and dates but no terms of the dissolution agreement.
Confidentiality of Madison County Dissolution Records
Dissolution of marriage records in Madison County are confidential under Domestic Relations Law Section 235. The clerk cannot show the file to anyone except the parties or their attorneys without a court order. Non-parties who have written and notarized permission from one of the spouses can gain access. Valid photo ID is required every time.
A Certificate of Disposition is available to the general public. This document confirms a dissolution was entered in Madison County without giving away any case details. It is accepted as proof of a prior dissolution when applying for a new marriage license. The clerk issues it on request for a small fee.
After 100 years from the filing date, Madison County dissolution records become public. Anyone can inspect them at that point. For very old cases from before 1847, the New York State Archives may hold the files.
Nearby Counties
If the dissolution of marriage was filed in a neighboring county, you need to contact that county's clerk. Here are the counties that border Madison County.