Broome County Divorce Records

Divorce records are formal documents pertaining to the legal termination of a marriage. These records help lay the foundation for the division of assets, child custody, and the legal rights of both parties to remarry. Divorce records in the county are usually classified into the divorce decree and the divorce case file. The divorce decree is the judge’s final order that legally ends a marriage and is generally needed as proof of the marriage’s termination. The divorce case file is the entire collection of papers filed during the litigation of the case.

Under New York Domestic Relations Law § 235, divorce records are sealed for 100 years from the date of filing. The spouses, attorneys of record, and authorized representatives are the people typically allowed access to the record during this period.

Divorce records are Supreme Court records, so they are managed by the County Clerk. Individuals seeking to access or obtain a divorce record may send a request by mail or visit the County Clerk’s Office to request in person. Copy and certification fees may apply.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Broome County	Broome County Supreme Court	Broome County Courthouse 92 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901	(607) 240-5800	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday to Friday