Updated Information On Missouri Divorce Records

by Ben Kingsley

Missouri is one of the many states that have implemented the Freedom of Information Act. This act allows the local residents to easily obtain a copy of their public documents. The divorce records Missouri is only just one of the documents that have been opened to the public.

Divorce records in Missouri are requested by the local residents to use for a number of reasons. One is to use it for government transactions. A divorcee needs to update their status in the government records and one of the required documents that need to be submitted is the divorce records. Any transactions that involve the finances of the couple would call for a copy of a divorce certificate. Application for remarriage would call for a copy of the divorce certificates. This is to prove ones marital status. In addition to that, such document is also used as a reference when conducting a background check especially when looking up information about the marital status of an individual.

One can find a lot of information from a divorce certificate. The date and place where the couple filed for separation are indicated on the file. The names of the people involved are also shown on the certificate. However, not all details about the separation are available in a public document. Such information includes the reason for the divorce. One will not find information about who petitioned for the separation on a public file. Sensitive information such as the asset and property division is also kept private. One cannot find details about the children's custody.

In order to obtain a copy of a divorce certificate in the state of Missouri, one has to go to the Clerk of the Circuit County in the county where the separation was filed. The office of the Vital Statistics office at the Department of Health does not release a copy of such document; however, they can help by verifying the information and providing details as to where the document can be requested. One has to prepare $15 for the processing fee. The state has kept records since July of 1948.

A request form has to be submitted in order to proceed with the search for divorce certificate. The form should contain the basic information about the document of interest as well as the contact details of the one who filed the request. Unfortunately, not everyone can get access to the divorce records of the state. The state only allows the residents to request their personal files. A special request has to be filed in order to get access to the records of other people.

Missouri online divorce records are now available for request. Doing the search online is faster and a lot more convenient than doing it traditionally. The official website of Missouri is actually connected to several website databases in order to provide the closest and most accurate result. One can even obtain a copy of a divorce record for free.



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