StJohns County Divorce Records
Search Divorce Records in StJohns County, Florida
Start a name-based search on StJohnsRecords.org to locate possible divorce case information, compare likely matches, and determine which official source can provide the record or document you need. A search result is a starting point; the Clerk or state agency supplies official court copies and state certificates.
- Start with a party’s name and compare possible matches.
- Identify the relevant court, case number, and dates.
- Choose the appropriate official source for a judgment, copy, certificate, or verification.
What May Appear in StJohns County Divorce Records
Divorce and family law cases filed in StJohns County are handled through the Circuit Court, with records maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
| Information type | What to review |
|---|---|
| Party names | Names used by each party in the case |
| Case number | The court’s identifying number for the case |
| Court information | The StJohns County Circuit Court or family law division |
| Case dates | Filing dates or other listed case dates |
| Case information | Available family law or divorce case-index details |
| Final judgment reference | Whether records identify a final judgment or decree |
| Document images | Whether a particular image is available online |
- A filed case does not establish that the divorce was finalized.
- Case information and access to individual documents may differ.
- Sensitive attachments, protected identifiers, and sealed materials should not be assumed to be publicly available.
How to Search Divorce Records in StJohns County
Use a search result to narrow the record, then confirm the appropriate court or state route before requesting documents.
- Start with the party’s name and relevant alternate or former names.
- Identify the court or official portal that handles the relevant family or divorce cases.
- Compare party names, case numbers, court divisions, and dates.
- Identify the particular document or confirmation needed and use the appropriate official route.
Useful follow-up details include:
- Party names used in the case.
- Case number.
- Court or division.
- Approximate filing or judgment date.
A current StJohns County address does not establish where a divorce case was filed. Likewise, a search match alone does not confirm identity, finalization, or present marital status.
Official StJohns County Divorce Record Sources
| Official source | What it provides | Scope or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns County Clerk of Court Online Resources | Online resources for divorce and family law case information | Covers StJohns County Circuit Court cases; document images may be restricted |
| St. Johns County Clerk of Court Family Law | Family law record guidance and court-document request information | Clerk is custodian for local divorce case records and final judgments |
| St. Johns County Clerk of Court Forms | Forms related to requesting divorce and family law documents | For cases filed in StJohns County |
| Florida Department of Health Certificates | Florida divorce certificates | Covers Florida divorces granted since June 6, 1927; not a court decree |
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the official custodian of divorce and family law case records filed in StJohns County. The Clerk can provide ordinary or certified copies of court documents, including final judgments, subject to applicable access restrictions.
The Florida Department of Health provides a separate state divorce certificate service. A state certificate is not the same document as the court-issued final judgment or divorce decree.
Searching Official StJohns County Divorce Sources Online
Official online resources can help locate StJohns County divorce and family law case information, but online case access is distinct from obtaining a court-document copy or state certificate.
- Visit the St. Johns County Clerk of Court Online Resources page for access to public-record and family law resources.
- Search available case information using a party name or case number.
- Compare results with the court division and relevant dates before deciding whether to request a document.
- If the needed item is a state divorce certificate rather than a court judgment, follow the request instructions from the Florida Department of Health.
Keep these distinctions in mind:
- Online case-index information may be available even when document images are restricted.
- An online image or printout is not automatically a certified court copy.
- A state certificate request is separate from a StJohns County court-record request.
- Some document downloads or certified copies may require a request through the responsible office.
Obtaining Divorce Documents and Certified Copies in StJohns County
The correct route depends on whether you need case information, an ordinary court copy, a certified final judgment, or a Florida state divorce certificate.
| What you need | Appropriate official route | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce case information | St. Johns County Clerk online resources | Case information does not necessarily include document images |
| Ordinary court-document copy | St. Johns County Clerk Family Law Division | Request the specific document needed |
| Certified final judgment or decree | St. Johns County Clerk | Certified court copies are different from online printouts |
| Florida divorce certificate | Florida Department of Health | A certificate is not a substitute for the court judgment |
- Confirm which document the receiving organization or purpose requires.
- Identify whether the document comes from the StJohns County Clerk or the Florida Department of Health.
- Gather the parties’ names, case number if available, and approximate date.
- Specify whether you need an ordinary court-document copy, a certified court copy, or a state divorce certificate.
- Follow the documented request method for that service.
For StJohns County court documents, the Clerk accepts requests in person, by mail, and online where available. Requests should identify the case number or party names and the specific document requested. The Family Law Division is listed at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084, telephone (904) 819-3600.
Florida divorce certificate requests may be made online, by mail, or in person. The state service requests the full names of both parties, date of divorce, and county where the divorce was granted.
StJohns County Divorce Record Access and Verification Limits
- Identity: Compare party names, case numbers, court information, and dates rather than relying on a name alone.
- Finalization: A petition, filing, hearing date, or case match is not proof that a divorce was completed.
- Document type: A final judgment, ordinary court copy, certified court copy, and Florida divorce certificate serve different purposes.
- Jurisdiction: StJohns County court records are maintained by the Clerk for cases filed in the county; Florida certificates are handled through the state service.
- Access: The St. Johns County Clerk of Court Family Law resource notes that some family law documents may be confidential or sealed by court order.
- Coverage: Florida Department of Health divorce certificates cover divorces granted in Florida since June 6, 1927.
- Missing results: No search result does not prove that no divorce case or record exists.
- Current status: A historical divorce record does not independently establish a person’s current marital status.
Related StJohns County Record Guides
- StJohns County Court Records — Broader case information, dockets, orders, and court-document access.
- StJohns County Property Records — Recorded deeds and property information, which are distinct from divorce judgments.
Frequently Asked Questions About StJohns County Divorce Records
Which office maintains StJohns County divorce judgments and family law records?
- The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the official custodian of divorce and family law case records filed in StJohns County.
- The Clerk’s Family Law page provides guidance for accessing case records and requesting court documents.
- A final judgment is a court record and should be requested from the Clerk rather than from the state certificate service.
Where can I request a certified divorce judgment from StJohns County?
- Request certified copies of divorce decrees, final judgments, and other court documents through the St. Johns County Clerk.
- Provide the case number or party names and identify the specific document requested.
- The Clerk’s Court Forms page provides official forms for divorce and family law document requests.
Does the StJohns County online resource provide every divorce document image?
- No. The Clerk’s Online Resources page provides access to case-information resources, but document images may be restricted or unavailable for some case types.
- Some family law documents may also be confidential or sealed by court order.
- If an image is unavailable, contact the Clerk about requesting the specific court document.
How does a Florida divorce certificate differ from a StJohns County divorce decree?
- A StJohns County divorce decree or final judgment is the court-issued record for the case.
- A Florida divorce certificate is a state-issued record available for Florida divorces granted since June 6, 1927.
- The Florida Department of Health Certificates service states that its certificate is not the same as a court decree and may not satisfy every legal purpose.