Divorce records in Gila County, Arizona, can be accessed through several channels. GilaCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Gila County. You can also obtain records directly from the Superior Court that issued the decree, the Gila County Clerk of the Superior Court, or the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records. Each office holds different types of divorce documentation, so the right starting point depends on what you need.
Gila County Divorce Records Search
Two offices maintain divorce-related records in Gila County. The Superior Court of Gila County keeps the complete case file for every divorce (called a dissolution of marriage in Arizona) filed in the county. The Clerk of the Superior Court is the custodian of these court records, which include:
- Divorce decrees (Decrees of Dissolution of Marriage)
- Petitions and responses
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Custody and parenting plan orders
- Property division orders
- Related motions and filings
The Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records maintains a statewide index of divorce certificates — a shorter summary document that confirms a divorce occurred. Cases filed on or after July 1, 2010, may also be searchable through the Arizona eAccess portal, which provides 24/7 online access to Superior Court civil case records.
Gila County Clerk of the Superior Court — Globe Courthouse
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Gila County
In Arizona, the Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over dissolution of marriage cases. All divorces in Gila County are filed with and adjudicated by the Superior Court of Gila County. Once a judge signs the decree, the Clerk of the Superior Court files and maintains the original court record.
The state vital records office — the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records — also receives a record of each divorce. However, the document it holds is a divorce certificate, not the full case file. Which office you contact depends on what you need:
For the full court file (decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, motions):
You can submit a court records request by mail or email. Online case lookups are also available through the Arizona Public Access Case Lookup for basic case information.
For a divorce certificate (a summary document confirming the divorce):
Divorce certificates from the state vital records office are generally restricted to the parties named in the record, their legal representatives, or individuals with a documented direct and tangible interest. Arizona law (A.R.S. § 36-337) governs who may obtain certified copies of vital records.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Gila County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (Arizona Vital Records) | $20.00 | 6–8 weeks by mail |
| Court record copy — standard (per page, Clerk of Superior Court) | $0.50 | Varies; contact the clerk |
| Certified court record copy (Clerk of Superior Court) | $0.50 per page plus $26.00 certification fee | Varies; contact the clerk |
| Online case lookup (Arizona Public Access / eAccess) | Free | Immediate |