Identify the state, county, or country where the divorce was filed
Gather the full names of both spouses
Note the approximate date of the divorce
Check the local county clerk or court clerk website
Search the state vital records office website
Use the court case search or online public records portal
Visit the courthouse in person if online access is unavailable
Request a certified copy if needed
Provide required identification and fees
Submit a mail, online, or in-person records request
Search third-party public records databases if allowed
Verify whether the record is sealed or restricted
Review local privacy laws and access requirements