Virginia Records Of Divorce

By Claire Dowell


In the Commonwealth of Virginia, divorce records are kept at the Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics. They keep records dating back from 1918 until today. They keep records on a state-wide level for a more convenient searching of files. Virginia divorce records, along with birth, marriage and death records, are considered vital records.

Divorce records are used as proof of divorce and other legal purposes. Certified copies are issued only by the Virginia Department of Health and the Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics.

With the passing of the Freedom of Information Act in Virginia, divorce records were made open to the public. Other vital records can be accessed only by immediate family members of the people involved in the records. Files can be obtained once an application form is filled out with details regarding the divorce and a corresponding fee for the certified copy. After the order is made, the agency will not give any refund. In case no files are found for a search subject, a "No Record" letter will be given instead to the client.

It is important to provide details about the divorce so that a search can be performed. The more details the client knows about the case, then the results the search will return. Important details include names of the people involved in the case, date and place where it occurred. Full name and email address of the requesting client is also needed.

There are three means to obtain such files - through a mail request, a walk-in request, and an online request through a professional records keeper. A mail request is the slowest way to obtain such files. It takes two to four weeks before the files are ready to be delivered. A walk-in request is the faster approach since a same day service is applicable. Only a $12 fee and a valid photo ID are needed for this approach. A request through a professional records keeper is another approach to obtain the files and it is through done by Express Delivery through VitalChek Network.

VitalChek is permitted by the government of Virginia to give out divorce records. Since they are directly connected to the government, clients do not have to worry about hidden charges, expensive fees. They also guarantee the protection of the clients' files. Now that is convenience at the comfort of your own home. With the help of their online tracking system and a 24/7 support system, clients' files are guaranteed safe and take care of. Clients will also know when the files will arrive.




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