Divorce records in Calloway County, Kentucky can be accessed through several channels. CallowayCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Calloway County. You can also obtain records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk's office, or the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. The type of record you need — a full court file or a divorce certificate — determines which office to contact.
Calloway County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Calloway County are maintained by two separate offices. The Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk keeps the complete court case files, including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and all related filings. The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics maintains a shorter divorce certificate (form VS-300) that confirms the divorce occurred but does not include the full details of the case.
Court case records are generally available to the public, though certain filings — such as those involving sealed financial disclosures or juvenile custody matters — may have restricted access. To search for or request copies of Calloway County divorce records, start with the Circuit Court Clerk's office:
Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Calloway County
In Kentucky, Circuit Court has jurisdiction over divorce and dissolution of marriage cases. When a divorce is finalized in Calloway County, the decree is entered and filed with the Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk. That office serves as the custodian of the full case record, including:
- Divorce petitions and responses
- Final decree of dissolution
- Property settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Motions and other filings made during the case
Separately, the court reports each finalized divorce to the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, which maintains divorce certificates from 1958 to the present. These certificates verify that a divorce took place but do not contain the full terms of the decree.
Which office to contact:
- For the full divorce decree, settlement terms, or custody orders — contact the Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk at the address above.
- For a divorce certificate (verification only) — contact the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics or submit a request online.
Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
You can also request court records through the Kentucky Court of Justice website, which provides guidance on contacting the appropriate circuit court clerk in each county.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Calloway County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Circuit Court Clerk) | $5.00 per document | Same day to several business days (in person); 1–2 weeks (by mail) |
| Non-certified copy of court record (Circuit Court Clerk) | $0.25 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Divorce certificate (Office of Vital Statistics — standard) | $6.00 | 2–4 weeks |
| Divorce certificate (Office of Vital Statistics — expedited) | $15.00 (includes priority handling) | Approximately 1 week |