Online Database For Free Divorce Records

By Claire Dowell


Numerous marriages now end in divorce. So, if you want to determine if a person was previously divorced, you can search through South Carolina divorce records. The Freedom of Information Act which was enacted in 1966 entitles access to these legal papers for free. You can discover if a divorce certificate was actually issued or not. However, specific limitations have been established by the state in requesting for a certified duplicate of such official documents. Those who are qualified to apply are the divorce person's children who are of legal age, a current or previous spouse and an authorized person with an authenticated government issued photo ID stating the purpose of the request.

Files of dissolved marriages since 1962 are maintained by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Vital Records. If you wish to get a copy of such document, you must fill-out an application form and write with all the relevant details as to the names of the husband and wife, your relationship, your contact information and a photocopy of your picture ID.

The processing time for applications filed directly to the agency takes around 30-40 minutes and a searching fee of $12.00 is collected for each copy of the official document. However, you will not received any refund for the payment made if the data you are searching for cannot be recovered. An additional amount of $3.00 will be charged for an extra copy of the similar data. For those who are submitting by mail, you have to wait for 2-4 weeks before the official papers will be provided to you. The bureau's expedited service scheme caters to individuals who want to experience faster processing of request in just 3-5 regular working days. You will pay an extra cost of $5.00 for each copy of the legal document on top of the regular searching fee of $12.00. The Vital Records Unit will send their response through a letter, a phone call or a certification forwarded to your mailing address.

Reports of divorce proceedings since 1949 can be obtained from the Clerk of Court where the petition was granted. The applicable fee for each copy of the official document varies from county-to-county.

You can also request for a copy of a divorce certificate through an online records provider authorized by the state. An additional cost of $9.50 will be charged along with the standard state fees. However, only the person named on the legal paper may order online.

One retrieves a copy of a certain divorce paper for personal or monetary reason. Fortunately, easy access to such important information are now made possible by various online record providers. These resources are increasing in number, so you can select which site is apt for your needs. If you have experienced failure in marriage, but you are willing to give it one more try, investigate first your potential significant other. Making use of public divorce records will prove to be of greatest advantage to you. Bid farewell to long waiting periods and unnecessary travel to state offices and other organizations because you will get what you need in a breeze.




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