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How to get Utah divorce records

In Utah, order a certified divorce record from the Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics.1 District court the divorce was filed with; OVR issues only divorce certificates, not decrees.2 The first copy costs $253 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $103. You can order online, by mail, in person or at a local office. Only the people the state lists below can order a certified copy. The fastest published option is in person: same day4.

Last checked against official sources.

On this page
  1. Ways to order
  2. What Utah divorce records cost
  3. How long it takes
  4. Who can order Utah divorce records
  5. ID you need
  6. What the application asks for
  7. Decree or certificate
  8. Forms
  9. Years held and older records
  10. Special situations
  11. Warnings from the office
  12. The state office
  13. Questions people ask
  14. Sources

Ways to order

HowCost per copyProcessing timePayment
Online$253 first, $103 each extra copy, plus $43 online convenience fee
+ 5 possible extra charges		6 weeks5–
By mail$256 first, $106 each extra copy
+ 3 possible extra charges		–Check and money order7
In person$253 first, $103 each extra copy
+ one extra charge		Same day4–
At a local office$48 a document; copies $0.508 a page––

Not offered: online through a vendor.9

Online

Run by
Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics own online ordering system on secure.utah.gov ("Silver")9
Fees
  • First copy $253
  • Each additional copy in the same order $103
  • Online convenience fee $43
  • Online identity verification $23
  • Enhanced ID Verification $73
  • Expedited processing (available for mail and online orders) * $253
  • Expedited shipping (available for mail and online orders) * $303
  • Standard shipping/International shipping $13
Processing time
6 weeks5
Expedited service
Next business day if ordered before 1:00pm Mountain time with expedite fee10

Good to know

  • Third-party vendors may not order on a customer's behalf9

Go to the ordering site1

By mail

Fees
  • First copy $256
  • Each additional copy in the same order $106
  • Standard U.S. shipping fee (postal orders) $16
  • Expedited processing $256
  • Expedited shipping (U.S. only) $306
Expedited service
$25. Expedited processing; expedited shipping is a separate $303
Payment
Check and money order7
Make payable to
Vital Records7
Mail to
Vital Records, PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012
10

Good to know

  • Photocopy of front and back of ID required12
  • Incomplete applications closed after 90 days without refund3
  • Mailing address1

Open the application or mail instructions11

In person

Run by
Local health department vital records offices4
Fees
  • First copy $253
  • Each additional copy in the same order $103
  • Credit card processing fee (in-person orders) $0.756
Processing time
Same day4
Hours
Varies by office (e.g. Salt Lake County windows 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F); last orders 30 minutes before closing13

Good to know

  • No in-person counter at the state office10
  • Bring acceptable ID4

Open the official page5

At a local office

Run by
Clerk of the Utah District Court where the divorce was finalized2
Fees
  • Certified copy $48
  • Per page $0.508

Good to know

  • Divorce petitions are private; court orders are public15

Find a local office14

What Utah divorce records cost

First certified copy
$253
Each additional copy, same order
$103
Expedite fee
$253
If no record is found
The fee is kept as a search fee6
Fees in effect since
July 1, 20263

Types of copies

CopyAccepted forFee
Divorce certificate (certified abstract)3–$253
Certificate of search3–$253

How long it takes

These are the office's own published times. Mail and shipping time is extra unless the office says otherwise.

How you orderProcessing time
Online6 weeks5
In personSame day4

Who can order Utah divorce records

The state names these people and bodies as able to order a certified copy. Each line gives the official wording.

  • The person named on the record: Certificates can be requested by the person of record, an immediate family member, legal guardians, or a designated legal representative.1
  • Spouse, child, a parent named on the record, brother or sister, grandparent and grandchild: "Immediate family member" means a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild.16
  • Legal guardian16
    Proof: court order of guardianship appointment (may be requested)1
  • Attorney or legal representative: "Designated legal representative" means an attorney, physician, funeral service director, genealogist, or other agent of the subject, or an immediate family member of the subject, who has been delegated the authority to access vital records.16
    Proof: letter of legal need from the entity requiring the certificate1
  • Funeral director: only as a designated legal representative who has been delegated authority16
    Proof: letter of legal need1
  • Government agency16
  • Person named in a court order16
  • A person whose request involves a personal or property right of the subject16
  • Anyone: only once the record is public (75 years after the event)16
Records open to the public after
75 years1

ID you need

Photo ID
Required12
Accepted ID
  • Government issued photo Driver’s License
  • Government issued photo identification
  • Employment authorization card
  • U.S. military identification card
  • Tribal identification card
  • Permanent resident card
  • Foreign visa
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. passport card
  • Foreign passport
  • U.S. naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship
  • Matricula consular card
  • Concealed weapon permit
  • Mexican voter registration card
  • Jail/prison release form (with picture)
  • Veteran’s health ID card12
Without that ID
Two secondary: Work identification - paycheck stub or W-2, School, university, or college identification card, Voter registration card, Social Security card, U.S. military separation/DD-214, Motor vehicle registration/title, Marriage license (certified copy with signatures, not an abstract), Court order or court documents, Jail/prison documents, Probation documents, Property tax receipt, Selective Service card, Hunting/fishing license, Insurance card or documents, Utility bill, Business license, Professional license; Family member with id: spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, adult child12
ID copy with a mail order
Include a copy of your ID12

What the application asks for

Have these details ready before you fill in the form or start an online order.6

  • Spouse 1 name
  • Spouse 2 name
  • Place of marriage or divorce
  • Date of marriage or divorce
  • Relationship
  • Applicant name, phone, address
  • Number of certificates
  • Signature and date

Decree or certificate

The decree, the court's judgment with the terms of the divorce, comes from the clerk of the court that granted it. Utah also keeps a state record of divorces at its vital records office17; it shows that the divorce happened, not its terms. Divorce certificate vs decree explains which one an agency usually wants.

Forms

Years held and older records

Years the issuing office holds
1978 to 20106
Older records
Utah District Court in the district where the divorce was finalized (years before 1978 or after 2010)17

Special situations

If no record is found
A certificate of search is issued and the fee is kept3
Use abroad
Divorce decree certified by the district court clerk can be apostilled by the Lieutenant Governor19

Warnings from the office

  • Third-party vendors are not authorized; their orders are not processed5

The state office

Office
Office of Vital Records and Statistics5
Mailing address
Vital Records, PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012
10
Hours
Phone and email Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Mountain time, closed state holidays10

Questions people ask

How much is a certified Utah divorce record?

The first copy costs $25 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10.3

How long does it take to get Utah divorce records?

Online: 6 weeks. In person: same day.54

Can I order Utah divorce records online?

Yes. Online: Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics own online ordering system on secure.utah.gov ("Silver").9

Who do I make the check or money order payable to?

Write it exactly as the office prints it: Vital Records.7

What ID do I need?

The state accepts: Government issued photo Driver’s License; Government issued photo identification; Employment authorization card; U.S. military identification card; Tribal identification card; Permanent resident card; and the other documents listed above.12

Where are older Utah divorce records kept?

Utah District Court in the district where the divorce was finalized (years before 1978 or after 2010).17

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 5, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.

  1. Order a Vital Record CertificateUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  2. Frequently Asked QuestionsUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  3. Fee Schedule (Effective July 1, 2026)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statisticsdated July 1, 2026
  4. Get a copy of a certificateUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  5. Vital Records home (news items dated individually)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  6. Marriage/Divorce certificate request form DHHS-OVRS-405 2026Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  7. Where to Write for Vital Records: UtahCDC National Center for Health Statisticsdated April 23, 2026
  8. Filing, Transcript, and Record FeesUtah State Courts
  9. Utah Vital Records online ordering (secure.utah.gov)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  10. Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics: ContactUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  11. Forms and LinksUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  12. Acceptable Identification ListUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  13. Utah Local Health Departments (page says Updated May 2021)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  14. Request a Court RecordUtah State Courts
  15. Public and Non-public RecordsUtah State Courts
  16. Utah Code 26B-8-125Utah State Legislaturedated November 1, 2025
  17. How to beginUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  18. Marriage/Divorce certificate request form (Spanish) DHHS-OVRS-405s 2026Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  19. Types of DocumentsOffice of the Utah Lieutenant Governor
  20. Birth certificate application DHHS-OVRS-104 2026Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics