How to get Vermont divorce records
In Vermont, order a certified divorce record from the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office (2024-present), or from VSARA for older records.1 Divorce certificates come from VDH/VSARA, not town clerks; the full decree comes from the Superior Court, Family Division.2 Each certified copy costs $101. You can order online, by mail, in person or at a local office.
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Ways to order
| How | Cost per copy | Processing time | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | $104, plus $23 online processing fee + one extra charge | 5 to 7 business days5 | Card3 |
| By mail: Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office | $101 | – | Check and money order1 |
| By mail (Office of the Secretary of State) | $106 + one extra charge | – | Cash, check and money order7 |
| In person | $104 | – | – |
| At a local office | – | – | – |
Online
- Run by
- Vermont.gov (the State of Vermont web portal, run by the entity under contract with the State) for the Vermont Department of Health5
- Processing time
- 5 to 7 business days5
- Expedited service
- $14.50. Overnight shipping once the order is fulfilled; processing itself is not faster5
- Payment
- Card3
- Appointment
- Not required5
Good to know
- Certificates are mailed; nothing is issued online8
- Partial refund if the order can't be fulfilled; the search fee and the online service fee are kept5
- Online applicants must enter one of 8 government photo ID types with its number and expiration date; the two-document alternative and the homeless affidavit offered on the paper application are not in the online list9
- No PO box for expedited delivery9
- VDH positions online ordering for out-of-state or non-urgent requests3
By mail: Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office
- Run by
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office1
- Fees
- Per copy $101
- Payment
- Check and money order1
- Make payable to
- Vermont Department of Health1
- Mail to
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-837010
Good to know
By mail (Office of the Secretary of State)
- Run by
- Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (Office of the Secretary of State)7
- Payment
- Cash, check and money order7
- Make payable to
- Vermont Secretary of State7
- Mail to
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-837010
- Hours
- VSARA office: Monday-Friday 7:45 AM-4:30 PM (closed state holidays)6
Good to know
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope7
In person
At a local office
- Run by
- Vermont Superior Court, Family Division (county courthouse)13
What Vermont divorce records cost
- First certified copy
- $101
- Each additional copy
- $104
- Expedite fee
- $14.505
- If no record is found
- The fee is kept as a search fee5
- Fees in effect since
- 18 V.S.A. § 5017 eff. July 1, 2019; waiver for former foster youth added eff. July 1, 20244
Types of copies
| Copy | Accepted for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of the divorce/dissolution certificate (record of divorce)1 | – | $101 |
| Noncertified copy (by email to VDH, 2024-present)3 | – | – |
No-fee copies
- Fee waived for people experiencing homelessness (18 V.S.A. § 5017(b)(1))4
- Fee waived for former foster youth aged 18-24 (18 V.S.A. § 5017(b)(2), eff. July 1, 2024)4
How long it takes
These are the office's own published times. They do not include shipping. Mail and shipping time is extra unless the office says otherwise.
| How you order | Processing time |
|---|---|
| Online | 5 to 7 business days5 |
What the application asks for
Have these details ready before you fill in the form or start an online order.1
- Name of Party A
- Date of divorce/dissolution
- Name of Party B
- Requester name, address, phone, email
- Relationship to the person named
- Purpose of request
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. Vermont also keeps a state record of divorces at its vital records office3; it shows that the divorce happened, not its terms. Divorce certificate vs decree explains which one an agency usually wants.
Forms
- Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Marriage or Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution Certificate revision June 20263
- Certified Copy of a Marriage/Civil Union or Divorce Record (VSARA-09) Rev. 02/20253
Years held and older records
- Older records
- Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; full decrees at the Superior Court, Family Division6
Special situations
Warnings from the office
- Online orders are mailed; nothing is downloadable8
The state office
- Office
- Vital Records Office1
- [email protected]6
- Mailing address
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-837010
- Walk-in address
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-837011
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.12
- Website
- Official website6
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get Vermont divorce records?
Online: 5 to 7 business days.5
Can I order Vermont divorce records online?
Yes. Online: Vermont.gov (the State of Vermont web portal, run by the entity under contract with the State) for the Vermont Department of Health.5
Who do I make the check or money order payable to?
Write it exactly as the office prints it: Vermont Department of Health.1
Where are older Vermont divorce records kept?
Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; full decrees at the Superior Court, Family Division.6
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 6, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Marriage or Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution…Vermont Department of Healthdated June 1, 2026
- General Instruction Manual for Town/City Clerks (updated January 10, 2023)Vermont Department of Healthdated January 10, 2023
- Order Vital RecordsVermont Department of Healthdated June 30, 2026
- 18 V.S.A. chapter 101 (Vital Records), full chapterVermont General Assemblydated May 9, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Vital Records Request Service (secure.vermont.gov), a service of the Vermont Department of HealthVermont Department of Health
- Certified Vital RecordsVermont State Archives and Records Administration (Office of the Secretary of State)
- Form VSARA-09 Certified Copy of a Marriage/Civil Union or Divorce Record (Rev. 02/2025)Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (Office of the Secretary of State)dated February 1, 2025read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Vital Records Request Service HelpVermont Department of Health
- Vital Records Request Service: Applicant stepVermont Department of Health
- Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Birth or Death Certificate (May 2026)Vermont Department of Healthdated May 1, 2026
- Certified Copy of VT Birth or Death Certificate Instructions (March 2026)Vermont Department of Healthdated March 1, 2026
- Vermont Department of Health: Contact usVermont Department of Healthdated September 17, 2026
- Family DivisionVermont Judiciarydated October 31, 2025read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Vital RecordsVermont Department of Healthdated July 24, 2026