How to Obtain a Divorce Certificate in New York? #obtaindivorcecertificate #divorcecertificateinnewyork If you have had a divorce and are looking forward to remarry or you need proof that your marriage was dissolved, you can obtain a divorce certificate from the New York State Department of Health. You may request it by mail, online or phone. The state will offer different shipping depending on how fast you need it.
A divorce certificate is different from a divorce decree. During the final hearing in a divorce case, the court will give a divorce decree which finalizes a divorce. The decree sets terms on property division, alimony and child custody. It is filed by court clerk’s office. A divorce certificate includes general information about the divorce and the marriage such as date of the divorce and names of the spouses. It is filed with the New York State Department of Health. Only after the divorce decree has been filed by the clerk’s office will one be allowed to obtain a divorce certificate in New York. The application for a certificate of divorce requires proper identification. You will need to provide a valid photo I.D such as driver’s license or passport. Copies of the certificate can only be given to someone else other than the spouses if the request comes with a court order.