Divorce records in Indian River County, Florida, can be accessed through several channels. IndianRiverCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also obtain records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court, or the Florida Department of Health, which serves as the state vital records office. The method you choose depends on whether you need a court file or a vital statistics certificate.
Indian River Divorce Records Search
In Florida, divorce cases are called "dissolution of marriage" proceedings. Two offices maintain divorce-related records for Indian River County:
- Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court — maintains all court case files, including petitions, final judgments of dissolution, property settlement agreements, parenting plans, and custody orders filed in family division cases.
- Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics — maintains statewide dissolution of marriage certificates (a summary document, not the full court file) for divorces finalized in Florida since June 6, 1927.
The Clerk's office is the primary custodian of the complete divorce case record. The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County can direct you to the statewide vital records system for divorce certificates.
Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court
The Clerk's office is listed through the Florida Division of Library and Information Services as the official clerk of the county court for Indian River County.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Indian River
Dissolution of marriage cases in Indian River County are heard by the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Family Division. Florida's circuit courts have exclusive original jurisdiction over family law matters, including divorce, annulment, child custody, and related proceedings.
Here is where specific records are filed and who to contact:
Court Case Files (Full Record)
After a judge enters a final judgment of dissolution, the complete case file — including the petition, financial affidavits, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and the final judgment — remains on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Contact this office if you need:
- A certified copy of a final judgment of dissolution
- Copies of settlement agreements or parenting plans
- Docket information or case status
Divorce Certificates (Vital Record)
The Florida Department of Health issues dissolution of marriage certificates — a one-page summary that confirms the divorce occurred. This is not the same as the final judgment. Contact this office if you need:
- Proof of divorce for remarriage, name change, or benefits
- A statewide search when you do not know the county of filing
You can also order a Florida dissolution of marriage certificate online through the Department of Health website.
Florida law requires that standardized family law forms be used for dissolution filings. Certain records in family cases — such as financial affidavits and documents involving minors — may be confidential or exempt from public disclosure under Florida law.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Indian River
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Court — copy of court document (per page) | $1.00 | Same day to several business days (in person or by mail) |
| Clerk of Court — certification fee (per document) | $2.00 (in addition to copy fees) | Same day to several business days |
| Florida Department of Health — dissolution of marriage certificate | $5.00 (search fee, includes one copy if found) | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Florida Department of Health — additional copies (same order) | $4.00 each | Included with original order |
| Florida Department of Health — expedited processing (online/phone orders through VitalChek) | Additional processing and shipping fees apply | 7–10 business days |