Divorce records in Blount County, Alabama, can be accessed through several channels. BlountALCourt.us can help find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the circuit clerk's office at the Blount County Courthouse, or the Alabama Department of Public Health, which maintains divorce certificates as part of its vital records program. The approach you take depends on whether you need the full court file or a certified vital record certificate.
Blount County Divorce Records Search
In Alabama, divorce cases are handled by circuit courts. The Blount County Circuit Court, part of the 41st Judicial Circuit, maintains divorce case files including decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings. The circuit clerk's office is the custodian of these court records.
Separately, the Alabama Department of Public Health's Center for Health Statistics maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred, listing the parties, date, county, and case number. These certificates are available from 1950 forward.
The types of records you can find include:
- Divorce decrees and final judgments
- Divorce certificates (vital records)
- Property settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Motions, responses, and other case filings
For court records, contact the Blount County Circuit Clerk:
Blount County Circuit Clerk's Office
Note: The circuit court offices have been temporarily relocated to 1000 Lincoln Avenue, Oneonta, Alabama, during courthouse renovations. Call ahead to confirm the current location before visiting.
You can also search Alabama trial court records through the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts online portal, which provides on-demand access to state trial court records one case at a time.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Blount County
Understanding which office holds the record you need will save time. Alabama uses a two-track system for divorce records:
Circuit Court — Full Case Files
Divorce cases in Blount County are filed in and decided by the Blount County Circuit Court. After a judge signs the final decree, the complete case file — including the decree, agreements, and all motions — stays with the circuit clerk's office. If you need the actual divorce decree, property settlement, or custody order, this is the office to contact.
Blount County Circuit Clerk's Office
Alabama Department of Public Health — Divorce Certificates
The state vital records office issues divorce certificates for divorces granted in Alabama from 1950 to the present. A divorce certificate is not the same as a divorce decree — it is a one-page vital record that verifies the divorce took place. You can request one by mail from the state office or in person at the Blount County Health Department.
Blount County Health Department — Vital Records
Which office to contact:
- Need the divorce decree, settlement agreement, or custody order? → Contact the Blount County Circuit Clerk.
- Need a certified divorce certificate for proof of divorce? → Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health or the Blount County Health Department.
- Need to correct an error on a divorce certificate? → Corrections must go through the Blount County Circuit Court that granted the divorce.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Blount County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (ADPH — in person at county health department) | $15.00 | Same day to a few business days |
| Divorce certificate (ADPH — by mail) | $15.00 | 4–6 weeks |
| Additional copies of same divorce certificate (same order) | $6.00 each | Included with original order |
| Court record copies (circuit clerk — standard) | $0.50 per page | Varies; typically while you wait for short documents |
| Certified court record copies (circuit clerk) | $1.00 per page plus certification fee | Varies by request complexity |