Get your certified Idaho Divorce Certificate

A certified copy of an Idaho divorce certificate (verification) costs $16 from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. Additional copies are also $16 each. For a full divorce decree with detailed settlement terms, you would need to contact the district court where the divorce was finalized, and fees vary by county.

An Idaho divorce certificate is a short-form verification issued by the Bureau of Vital Records that confirms the divorce took place, listing the names of the parties and the date of the divorce. A divorce decree is the full court order issued by the district court that includes the detailed terms of the divorce settlement, such as property division, custody arrangements, and support orders. Most legal and administrative purposes require the divorce decree rather than the certificate.

In Idaho, eligible requesters for a divorce certificate include either party named in the divorce, immediate family members, or a legal representative. If you need someone else to request the record on your behalf, they may use a notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) from an authorized party to obtain the certificate.

Idaho divorce records are generally considered public records. You can obtain a divorce verification from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, or request a full divorce decree from the district court where the case was finalized. Some details may be sealed by court order in certain cases.

An Idaho certified divorce record is an official document that shows a marriage has ended. You may need this document for legal reasons, like getting remarried or changing your marital status. The record is printed on special paper to prevent fraud.

The design and security elements of these certificates can differ significantly from state to state.

• Full Name of the Person: The full legal names of the spouses.
• Date of Birth: The exact date of divorce of the spouses.
• State Seal: A raised, embossed, or printed multicolor or black and white seal of the issuing authority, which validates the document.
• Signature of State Registrar: The signature of the state registrar or authorized official responsible for issuing the divorce certificate.
• Printed on Security Paper: Printed on specialized paper to prevent counterfeiting.

In some instances, a certified divorce certificate may also include:

If you lose your divorce certificate:

1. Apply for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You must complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the DHW-BVR.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department. The DHW-BVR may accept walk-ins at its location.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the DHW-BVR at:
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      Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
      450 W State St #1, Boise, ID 83702
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
3. DHW-BVR will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

To correct an Idaho divorce record, you will first need to confirm that you have the legal right to request such changes. Only the following parties will be able to request a change: the custodian of the official record from which the certificate was prepared, either of the parties to the divorce, or the individual responsible for filing the certificate.

If you are eligible to request a correction, you will need to:

1. Complete and submit this form from the Idaho DHW-BVR.
2. There is a $20.00 fee for changes requested more than one year after the event. You may choose to rush the order for an additional $25.00 charge.
3. The typical processing time for these requests is 1 to 3 weeks, with rush processing taking between 5 to 7 days.

When filing a vital record with a foreign government, an apostille certification is often required. An apostille for Idaho vital records can be acquired through the Idaho Secretary of State or Vital Records Online (VRO).

VRO offers online apostille services that are accepted by governments and organizations in over 100 countries. Their service includes professional assistance for obtaining apostilles for divorce certificates in all 50 states, starting at $149, plus government fees.
Once the apostille is issued, it will be sent to you by FedEx or DHL for global delivery. This ensures that your documents arrive at your doorstep regardless of location, whether in the US or internationally.

To order your apostille manually from the State of Idaho, the following steps are required:

1. Complete the Apostille/Certificate of Authentication Request Form.
2. Include the Idaho divorce record that you need to be authenticated.
3. Provide payment of $10.00 per document. You can submit a check made payable to "Idaho Secretary of State", or you can supply your email or phone number, and you will be contacted for credit card information.

To mail in your apostille request, use the address below:

Secretary of State

Notary and Apostille Division

450 N 4th Street

PO Box 83720

Boise, ID 83720-0080