Daviess County Divorce Decree Records

Daviess County is located in western Kentucky along the Ohio River. The county seat is Owensboro, the fourth-largest city in the state. The 6th Judicial Circuit serves Daviess County residents seeking divorce decree records. These official court documents prove a marriage has been legally dissolved. The Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk maintains all divorce records at the Daviess County Courthouse and Justice Center.

Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk for Divorce Decrees

The Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk manages all divorce records for the 6th Judicial Circuit. Clerk Jennifer Hardesty Besecker oversees the office at the Daviess County Courthouse and Justice Center. This office maintains divorce petitions, settlement agreements, and final decrees.

The Daviess County office has multiple divisions with separate phone numbers. Circuit Criminal Division 1 is at 270-687-7329. Circuit Criminal Division 2 is at 270-687-7330. Circuit Civil and Family Court are at 270-687-7220. District Traffic and Criminal is at 270-687-7200.

Free two-hour garage parking is available at 112 Daviess St. This makes visiting the clerk's office convenient for those requesting Daviess County divorce decree records.

Payment options include cash, money order, personal check from Daviess County residents, certified check, and cashier's check. Credit and debit cards are accepted with a processing fee. You can also pay online with ePay.

Visit the Daviess County court information page for current updates on hours and services.

How to Get a Daviess County Divorce Decree

You can obtain a Daviess County divorce decree in several ways. Visit the Courthouse or Justice Center in person for same-day service. Call 270-687-7220 for Circuit Civil and Family Court matters. Online payment is available through ePay.

The Daviess County divorce decree you receive depends on the age of the case. Current records from the last 15 years stay at the local courthouse. Records between 15 and 35 years old move to the State Records Center. Contact state.records@ky.gov for these records.

Records older than 35 years go to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Visit kdla.ky.gov for request forms. KDLA charges $20 for in-state research requests. Out-of-state requests cost $25.

Note: For Family Court matters including divorce, call 270-687-7220. This line handles divorce decree requests.

Search Daviess County Divorce Decree Records Online

CourtNet 2.0 helps you locate Daviess County divorce decree records quickly. Enter the name of one spouse to start your search. Add Daviess County to narrow results. The system shows case numbers and filing dates.

CourtNet does not show the full document contents. You must contact the clerk for actual copies. The database tells you where to look. Basic searches are free and require no registration.

To search CourtNet 2.0 effectively, gather some basic facts. Know the full name of at least one party. Have an approximate date range for the divorce. Identify Daviess County as the filing location.

Visit CourtNet 2.0 to begin your search for Daviess County divorce decree records.

Daviess County Divorce Certificates from Vital Statistics

The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics maintains divorce certificates from June 1958 to present. For earlier records, contact the Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk directly. Certificates contain basic information only.

A divorce certificate shows the names of both former spouses. It lists the date the divorce was granted. The county where the divorce took place appears on the certificate. This document proves that a divorce occurred. It does not show property division or custody terms.

You can order a certificate through the VitalChek service or by mail. Each method requires a $6 search fee.

For the complete Daviess County divorce decree with all settlement terms, contact the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-687-7220.

Cities in Daviess County

Daviess County includes several communities. All divorce cases for residents are filed at the Daviess County Circuit Court in Owensboro.

Other communities in Daviess County include Whitesville, Masonville, and Pleasant Ridge. All residents file divorce cases at the Daviess County Courthouse or Justice Center.

Nearby Counties for Divorce Decree Records

These counties neighbor Daviess County. You must file for divorce in the county where you reside.