Get Your Certified Florida Divorce Certificate

Yes. Florida divorce certificates are generally public records, so most individuals can request a certified copy, as long as they provide sufficient information to locate the record.

Florida divorce certificates are public records, and identification is generally not required. You will need to provide enough information to locate the record, such as the names of both parties and the date of the divorce.

A divorce certificate is a summary document issued by the Florida Department of Health that confirms a divorce occurred. A divorce decree is the full court document and must be obtained from the county clerk of court where the divorce was finalized.

When requesting a Florida certified divorce certificate, keep in mind that the format may vary depending on when and where it was issued.

An official divorce certificate typically includes key features such as a state seal, the registrar’s signature, and printing on secure paper to help prevent fraud. It will also contain important details like the full names of both parties, the date of the divorce, the location where it was granted, and a unique certificate number.

The appearance and layout of the certificate may differ slightly depending on county or state guidelines. In general, two types of records may be available: certified (official) copies and informational copies, which may have different uses.

Key Information Included

• Full Names of the Parties: Legal names of both individuals involved in the divorce
• Date of Divorce: The official date the divorce was finalized
• State Seal: An embossed or printed seal that validates the document
• Registrar’s Signature: Signature of the issuing authority
• Security Paper: Printed on specialized paper to prevent tampering or duplication

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

Processing typically takes 3 to 5 days, plus mailing time. However, newly finalized divorces may take up to 60 days to be recorded in the state system before they become available.

If there is an error on a Florida divorce certificate, you can request a correction through the Florida Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Statistics. Corrections are made as amendments, and the original record is not changed.

To request an amendment, you will typically need to provide a completed application, a valid form of identification, and supporting documentation depending on the type of correction.

You can submit your request by mail or begin the process online through VRO. We prepare and submit your application on your behalf, helping ensure accuracy and avoid delays.

Processing times and requirements may vary depending on the type of correction requested.

A Florida divorce certificate is commonly used to confirm that a divorce has been legally finalized. It may be required for:

Remarrying or obtaining a new marriage license  

Updating your marital status on legal or financial documents  

Court or legal proceedings  

Estate or inheritance matters  

Insurance or financial claims  

Personal records or genealogy research

If the exact date is unknown, the Florida Department of Health will conduct a search. An additional fee of $2.00 per year searched (up to $50) may apply for extended searches.

If you need to use your Florida divorce certificate internationally, you may be required to obtain an apostille. Apostilles are issued by the Florida Department of State and are used to authenticate documents for use in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Before requesting an apostille, you must obtain a certified copy of your Florida divorce record.

You can choose to request an apostille directly through the state or use a service like VRO. We offer an apostille service for Florida divorce certificates, helping simplify the process and avoid delays.

With VRO, the process is simple:

• Complete the online application
• Submit your required documents
• Receive your apostilled document by mail

Once completed, your apostille can be delivered directly to your home or shipped internationally, depending on your needs.

If you prefer to request an apostille on your own, you will need to submit your certified document along with a request form and payment to the Florida Department of State.