Divorce Certificate Processing Time
The processing time for divorce certificates can vary depending on the state in which the divorce was granted. In some states, the processing time may be as quick as a few days, while in others it can take several weeks. It’s important to check with the state agency responsible for issuing the divorce certificate for their specific processing times. In some cases, expedited processing may be available for an additional fee.
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Certificate Type
- Vital Records States Processing Time
- Divorce Certificate Processing Time
| State | Certificate type | Standard processing | Rush processing | Processing details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | Divorce | 2 - 3 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Alaska (AK) | Divorce | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Arizona (AZ) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Arkansas (AR) | Divorce | 2 - 3 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| California (CA) | Divorce | 5 - 7 months | Not available | See all details |
| Colorado (CO) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Connecticut (CT) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Delaware (DE) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| District of Columbia (DC) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Florida (FL) | Divorce | 3 - 5 days | Not available | See all details |
| Georgia (GA) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Hawaii (HI) | Divorce | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Idaho (ID) | Divorce | 2 - 4 weeks | 1 - 2 weeks | See all details |
| Illinois (IL) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Indiana (IN) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Iowa (IA) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Kansas (KS) | Divorce | 7 - 10 days | Not available | See all details |
| Kentucky (KY) | Divorce | 20 - 30 days | Not available | See all details |
| Louisiana (LA) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Maine (ME) | Divorce | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Maryland (MD) | Divorce | 6 - 7 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Massachusetts (MA) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Michigan (MI) | Divorce | 5 - 7 weeks | 2 - 3 weeks | See all details |
| Minnesota (MN) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Mississippi (MS) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Missouri (MO) | Divorce | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Montana (MT) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Nebraska (NE) | Divorce | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Nevada (NV) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| New Hampshire (NH) | Divorce | 3 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| New Mexico (NM) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| New York (NY) | Divorce | 10 - 12 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New York City (NYC) | Divorce | 4 - 6 months | Not available | See all details |
| North Carolina (NC) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| North Dakota (ND) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Ohio (OH) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Oklahoma (OK) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Oregon (OR) | Divorce | 3 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Rhode Island (RI) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| South Carolina (SC) | Divorce | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| South Dakota (SD) | Divorce | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Tennessee (TN) | Divorce | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Texas (TX) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Utah (UT) | Divorce | 1 - 3 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Vermont (VT) | Divorce | 10 - 20 days | Not available | See all details |
| Virginia (VA) | Divorce | 4 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Washington (WA) | Divorce | 2 - 4 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| West Virginia (WV) | Divorce | Not available | Not available | See all details |
| Wisconsin (WI) | Divorce | 2 - 4 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Wyoming (WY) | Divorce | 3 - 5 days | Not available | See all details |