Divorce records in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania can be accessed through several channels. ClearfieldCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also obtain records directly from the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas, the Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts office, or the Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records. The method you use depends on whether you need a court filing, a certified copy of a decree, or a state-issued divorce certificate.
Clearfield County Divorce Records Search
In Clearfield County, divorce records are maintained by two offices. The Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas handles all divorce cases, and the Prothonotary's office serves as the filing office for civil matters, including divorce complaints, decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and related documents. The Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records also keeps an index of divorces granted statewide since January 1946.
You can search civil case dockets online through the Clearfield County Prothonotary civil case search or through the statewide UJS Portal case search. For older or archived divorce records, the county maintains an archived records collection that may include historical dockets.
Clearfield County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Clearfield County
Pennsylvania handles divorce cases through the Courts of Common Pleas. In Clearfield County, the Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over all divorce and family law matters. Once a divorce decree is entered by the court, the official record is filed and maintained by the Prothonotary's office at the Clearfield County Courthouse.
The Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records maintains a statewide index of divorces granted from 1946 onward. This office can issue divorce verification letters but does not hold the full case file. For the complete court record — including the divorce decree, property settlement agreements, and custody orders — contact the Prothonotary directly.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce case file, decree, or settlement agreement — Clearfield County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts
- Divorce verification or certificate (1946–present) — Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records
- Online docket search — Clearfield County civil case search or UJS Portal
Clearfield County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts
Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records
You can download the appropriate request forms from the Pennsylvania vital records forms page. The State Library vital records research guide also provides historical context on which records are available at the state versus county level.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Clearfield County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Prothonotary) | $5.00–$10.00 per document | Same day to several business days (in person or by mail) |
| Uncertified copy of court document (Prothonotary) | $0.25–$0.50 per page | Same day if requested in person |
| Online docket search (UJS Portal or county portal) | No charge | Immediate |
| Divorce verification letter (PA Division of Vital Records) | $20.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |