Divorce records in Broome County, New York, can be accessed through several channels. BroomeCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Broome County. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the divorce decree, the Broome County Clerk's Office, or the New York State Department of Health's Vital Records Section. The path you take depends on whether you need the full court file or a divorce certificate.
Broome Divorce Records Search
In New York, divorce cases are handled by the Supreme Court — not a family court or district court. The Broome County Clerk's Office serves as the clerk of the Supreme Court and maintains divorce records for cases filed in Broome County. These records include divorce decrees (judgments of divorce), settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings.
The Clerk's Office holds court documents going back to 1986 in its online system, with older records available on-site. The New York State Department of Health also maintains divorce certificates for divorces granted anywhere in the state since 1963.
Broome County Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Broome
Understanding where divorce records are filed helps you contact the right office on your first attempt.
- Supreme Court / County Clerk's Office — All divorce cases in Broome County are heard in New York State Supreme Court, Sixth Judicial District. After a judgment of divorce is signed by the judge, it is filed with the Broome County Clerk. The Clerk's Office is the custodian of the full court file, which includes the judgment, stipulation of settlement, findings of fact, and any orders related to custody, support, or property division.
- Access restrictions — If you are a party to the divorce, you can request copies of your own records directly from the Clerk's Office. If you are not a party, you will need to file a motion requesting a Supreme Court order authorizing the Clerk's Office to release the documents to you.
- New York State Department of Health — Vital Records Section — The state vital records office issues divorce certificates (not the full decree) for divorces granted in New York from 1963 to the present. A divorce certificate confirms that a divorce occurred and lists basic information such as the names of the parties and the date of the divorce. It does not contain the terms of the settlement.
Broome County Clerk's Office (Supreme Court Records)
New York State Department of Health — Vital Records Section
Which Office Should You Contact?
| What You Need | Contact |
|---|---|
| Full divorce decree or judgment | Broome County Clerk's Office |
| Settlement agreement or custody orders | Broome County Clerk's Office |
| Divorce certificate (proof divorce occurred) | NYS Department of Health, Vital Records |
| Records for a divorce you were not a party to | Broome County Clerk — motion and court order required |
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Broome
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (NYS Dept. of Health, by mail) | $30.00 | 6–8 weeks |
| Divorce certificate — expedited (NYS Dept. of Health) | $30.00 + expedite/shipping fees | Approximately 15 business days |
| Court document copies (Broome County Clerk) | $0.65 per page | Varies; in-person requests often same day |
| Certified court document copies (Broome County Clerk) | $1.25 per page (minimum $5.00 certification fee) | Varies |