Divorce records in Calhoun County, Alabama can be accessed through several channels. CalhounCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Calhoun County. You can also obtain records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk's Office, or the Alabama Department of Public Health's Center for Health Statistics, which maintains divorce certificates statewide.
Calhoun County Divorce Records Search
In Alabama, divorce cases are handled by the circuit courts. The Calhoun County Circuit Court, part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, maintains divorce case files including:
- Divorce decrees and final judgments
- Settlement and property division agreements
- Custody and visitation orders
- Petitions and responsive pleadings
- Motions and related filings
The Circuit Clerk's office is the custodian of these court records. A public access computer terminal is available in the office for searching court record information. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) separately maintains divorce certificates — summary documents that confirm a divorce occurred but do not contain the full case detail.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Calhoun County
Understanding which office holds the record you need will save time. In Alabama, the circuit court has exclusive jurisdiction over divorce cases. When a divorce is granted in Calhoun County, the decree is filed and maintained by the Circuit Clerk.
The court also reports divorce information to the ADPH, which issues divorce certificates. These are two different documents from two different offices:
- Court records — the full divorce file, including the decree, agreements, and orders — are held by the Circuit Clerk's Office.
- Divorce certificates — a summary vital record confirming the divorce — are issued by the ADPH Center for Health Statistics.
Contact the Circuit Clerk if you need:
- A certified copy of the divorce decree
- Settlement agreements or custody orders
- Any document from the court case file
Contact the ADPH if you need:
- A divorce certificate for vital records purposes
- Verification that a divorce was granted in Alabama
You can also visit the Calhoun County Health Department for local assistance with vital records requests. Errors on a divorce certificate must be corrected through the Calhoun County Circuit Court that granted the divorce.
For statewide court record searches, the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts offers on-demand access to trial court records across the state. You can also request copies of court records directly from the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Calhoun County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (ADPH) | $15.00 | 3–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of same divorce certificate (same order, ADPH) | $6.00 each | Included with original order |
| Court record copies (Circuit Clerk) | $0.50 per page | Varies; in-person requests may be same day |
| Certified copy of court document (Circuit Clerk) | $1.00 per page (plus certification fee) | Varies by request volume |