Divorce records in Baldwin County, Alabama, can be accessed through several channels. BaldwinCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Baldwin County. You can also request records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Baldwin County Circuit Clerk's office, or the Alabama Department of Public Health Center for Health Statistics, which serves as the state vital records office. Each source provides different types of documents depending on what you need.
Baldwin Divorce Records Search
In Alabama, divorce cases are handled by the circuit court. Baldwin County falls within the 28th Judicial Circuit, and the Circuit Clerk's office maintains the official court files for all divorce cases filed in the county. These records typically include divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and other related filings.
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Center for Health Statistics also maintains divorce certificates — shorter summary documents that confirm a divorce took place. These are separate from the full court file.
The divorce records collection at the Circuit Clerk's office generally includes:
- Final divorce decrees
- Petitions and complaints for divorce
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Custody and visitation orders
- Property division orders
- Modifications filed after the original decree
You can search for historical circuit court cases through Baldwin County's public transparency portal. For electronic filings and case information, the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts operates the Alacourt system.
Baldwin County Circuit Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Baldwin County
Divorce cases in Baldwin County are filed in and decided by the Circuit Court of the 28th Judicial Circuit. After a judge signs the final decree, the Circuit Clerk's office retains the complete case file as the official record. This file contains every document submitted during the proceeding — the petition, any motions, the final decree, and any post-judgment modifications.
The ADPH Center for Health Statistics receives a statistical report of each divorce granted in the state and issues divorce certificates based on that data. A divorce certificate is not the same as a divorce decree — it is a summary record confirming the divorce occurred, listing the parties' names, the date, and the county where it was granted.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree or case file documents — Contact the Baldwin County Circuit Clerk's office.
- Divorce certificate (summary vital record) — Contact the ADPH Center for Health Statistics.
- Corrections to a divorce certificate — Must be handled through the Baldwin County Circuit Court that granted the divorce.
Baldwin County Circuit Clerk's Office
Alabama Department of Public Health – Center for Health Statistics
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Baldwin County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (ADPH) — first copy | $15.00 | 3–6 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate (ADPH) — each additional copy, same order | $6.00 | Same as above |
| Expedited divorce certificate (ADPH, online or phone order) | $15.00 + processing/shipping fees | 5–7 business days |
| Circuit court record copy (non-certified) | $0.50 per page | Varies; often same day for in-person requests |
| Certified copy of court document | $1.00 per page (plus certification fee) | Varies; typically 1–5 business days |