Maryland Divorce Records

Maryland rules not to keep divorce records in a centralized state database, the archiving of such legal files is done at the respective counties where the dissolution of marriage was pronounced to be official. The Maryland Vital Statistics Administration office of the state is only tasked to verify certain records with the help of the county Circuit courts and not keep them in a database. The county Circuit court has the authority to issue a certified copy of a divorce decree.

These legal reports are not disclosed to just anybody. Only the divorcing husband and wife, former spouses or a legal representative can have access to the said documents. The Vital Statistics office can only divulge certain particulars which include the names, date and location where the divorce was filed. To get started, you need to print the application form from the state’s owned site and fill it out completely with the needed details on the form. An amount of $12.00 per copy shall be required along with the request.