Divorce records in Martin County, Florida, are available through several channels. MartinCourt.us allows quick access to public divorce information related to this county. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the circuit court that issued the decision, at the office of the county clerk, as well as from the Florida Department of Health — the state agency that maintains divorce certificates at the state level.
Martin Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases (dissolution of marriage) in Martin County are handled by the Circuit Court Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. The county clerk — Martin County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller — maintains court records: final judgments, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and related procedural documents.
The collection of court records includes:
- Divorce decrees / final judgments
- Marital settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Petitions, responses, and interim court orders
The Florida Department of Health maintains a separate registry — divorce certificates. This is an abbreviated extract from the court decision that confirms the fact of divorce but does not contain details about property division or custody.
Martin County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller — Main Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Martin
In Florida, divorce cases fall under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court — a court of general jurisdiction. Martin County is part of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, where the judge issues the final decision. Once the decision becomes effective, the court clerk registers it in the court records.
Which office to choose depends on the purpose of the request:
- Complete court file (text of the decision, agreements, orders, procedural documents) — contact the Circuit Court clerk. Search is available through the online Records Search portal, by mail, or in person.
- Divorce certificate (a brief document confirming the fact of divorce) — order from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Martin County Clerk — Domestic Relations Department
Florida Department of Health — Bureau of Vital Statistics
Note: Some materials in family cases may be restricted from access by court order or in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, which protects confidential information (social security numbers, financial data of the parties, etc.).
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Martin
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate — Florida Department of Health | $5.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Certified copy of court document — Clerk of Circuit Court | $2.00 per page (min. $2.00 for certification) | Usually 1–5 business days |
| Uncertified copy of court document | $1.00 per page | 1–3 business days |
| Online search via clerk's portal | Free (index view) | Immediate |