Access Nassau County Dissolution Of Marriage
Nassau County dissolution of marriage records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office in Mineola. As one of the most populated counties on Long Island, Nassau handles a large volume of matrimonial cases each year through its Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District. If you need to search for or get a copy of a dissolution of marriage record in Nassau County, you can use the state's online case search tools or visit the clerk in person. The county also has a dedicated Matrimonial Center that handles all divorce proceedings. This page covers the clerk's office, fees, search options, and access rules for dissolution records.
Nassau County Dissolution Of Marriage Overview
Nassau County Clerk and Dissolution Records
The Nassau County Clerk's Office is at Records Room 106, 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501. Phone: 516-571-2664. The office keeps all case files from dissolution of marriage actions heard in Nassau County Supreme Court. Every petition, financial disclosure, stipulation, and judgment stays in the clerk's custody. This is the office you contact for copies of any document from a dissolution case.
The Nassau County Supreme Court also has a Matrimonial Center at 400 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. The phone there is 516-493-3444. The Matrimonial Center handles the actual court proceedings. But the County Clerk keeps the filed records. When you need a copy of a dissolution decree or any document from the case, go to the clerk at 240 Old Country Road.
To request records in person, bring a valid government photo ID. You need the names of both parties, the index number, and the approximate date. If you are not a party to the case, you must bring a notarized letter from one of the spouses or their attorney granting you access. The letter should include your name, the parties' names, and the case index number.
The Nassau County Clerk's website provides details about office hours, record request procedures, and the documents needed to access dissolution of marriage files.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send your request with payment to the Old Country Road address. Allow at least five days for certified copies of dissolution files.
Online Search for Nassau County Dissolution Cases
Nassau County has access to the Queens County Clerk Online search tool, which covers case indexes for multiple counties including Nassau. You can search by party name and year to find case index numbers. This is a free tool that shows basic case data. Full dissolution documents are not available online because of the confidentiality rules under Section 235 of the Domestic Relations Law.
The state's online case search tool allows you to look up Nassau County dissolution of marriage case information by party name.
The tool shows index numbers, filing dates, and case status, but sealed documents must be obtained from the clerk in person.
The WebCivil Supreme system is another free search option. Pick Nassau County, enter a name, and set the case type. Results go back to 1983. Both tools give you the case index number you need before requesting copies from the Nassau County Clerk.
Note: Nassau County dissolution of marriage files are sealed for 100 years under Domestic Relations Law Section 235, and only the named parties or their attorneys can access the full case documents.
Dissolution Of Marriage Fees in Nassau County
Nassau County has a clear fee schedule for dissolution of marriage records. The search fee is $5.00 for every two years searched. Copy fees run 65 cents per page with a $1.30 minimum. Certification costs $8.00 per document. An exemplified copy is $25.00 plus the certification fee. These are the standard rates for court records in Nassau County.
Filing a new dissolution of marriage case costs $210 for the index number. Add $95 for the Request for Judicial Intervention and $30 for the Note of Issue. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify based on income. The NYS Courts website has the fee waiver forms along with dissolution filing packets.
The Department of Health sells dissolution certificates for cases since 1963. Mail orders cost $30. Online orders are $45 plus a processing fee. These certificates show names and the date the marriage ended but do not include the full terms of the decree.
Confidentiality of Nassau County Dissolution Records
Domestic Relations Law Section 235 makes all dissolution of marriage records in Nassau County confidential. The clerk cannot let anyone other than the parties or their attorney see the pleadings, testimony, findings of fact, or judgment. A court order can override this. Non-parties with notarized authorization from a party can also gain access. Photo ID is always required.
A Certificate of Disposition is available to anyone. It confirms a dissolution was entered in Nassau County without showing case details. Municipal clerks accept this as proof of a prior dissolution for new marriage licenses. After 100 years from filing, dissolution records become public and can be viewed without restriction.
Cities in Nassau County
Nassau County includes several large towns on Long Island. All dissolution of marriage cases for Nassau County residents are filed at the Supreme Court in Mineola. The clerk at 240 Old Country Road handles record requests for everyone in the county.
Nearby Counties
Dissolution of marriage cases filed in neighboring counties need to go through that county's clerk. Here are the counties near Nassau.