How Do You Get A Copy Of Divorce Papers In Washington State?
When a divorce is finalized both parties receive a copy of the divorce decree for their records. This certification is helpful and often required for future legal transactions including real estate purchases, drivers license renewal and adoptions. If divorce papers are misplaced or lost, a second certified copy can be obtained in the state where the divorce occurred. The Washington State Department of Health has made it very easy to get copies of vital records, including divorce papers. Log on to the Washington State Department of Health vital records page; see reference one below for a link. Scroll down to the web page section titled “Divorce Certificates.” Choose the appropriate office for ordering divorce papers. For divorces filed before January 1, 1968 or within four months prior to the present date, click the county clerk link on the vital records page and contact the appropriate clerk by telephone for more information about receiving a copy of divorce records. For divorce papers
