Sunday 24 February 2013

New York Divorce Records Search

By Claire Dowell


In the 19th century, vital records were created in the United States to keep track of the cases of birth, death, crimes, marriages and divorce. Divorce records were created because there was a rapid rise in marriages that ended in different states, including New York, during that time. The New York Vital Records Office was assigned to manage New York divorce records.

Divorce records are recognized as public records. Anyone has the right to view and get a copy of divorce records in New York as long as the right procedures are done. Divorce files, both at a state and county level, are kept at a state repository. Details about the divorce files are stored at the county level where the divorce happened. There are many reasons for acquiring divorce records, they can be use if a person involved in the divorce wants to re-marry or migrate, just to name a few.

There are two types of copies of divorce records that are made available to the public and the task of issuing such copies is assigned to the State Center for Health Statistics. One is called a "Divorce Decree" and the other is called a "Divorce Certificate", both copies are certified. A divorce decree reveals details about the terms and condition of the divorce and it is filed at county level where the decree was given. A divorce certificate basically reveals the who, when and where of the divorce. Some details that can be found in a divorce certificate includes names of the couple, date and place of divorce, petitioner's name, respondent's name, and addresses of the couple.

There are many ways you can get your hands on divorce documents. You can acquire them by going personally to county courts where the separation was filed, you can use the old school snail mail, or you can take advantage of the convenience that technology offers - that is through phone, fax or the ever-so-useful internet. Each way requires payments for requests and it is costs more if you do it in the State of New York.

Going to agencies to get such files take a longer period of time to process your requests. Fortunately, professional records providers emerged to help people get their copies online. With the availability of divorce records online, the process of getting copies has become easier, speedier and safer.

Private records keepers gather information from multiple sources and databases to perform an accurate search result. They keep a compilation of divorce records from all states. Their database also updates when the records are also updated at their respective counties. Now you can spare yourself from all the traffic and falling in line just to get divorce records. Viewing divorce documents displayed on your computer screen are free but if you decide to download them so you can have hard copies, a small fee will be charged by the private provider.




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