Jefferson County Divorce Records

Divorce is a judicial proceeding that legally ends a marriage. In Jefferson County, these cases are filed by spouses or their attorneys and are heard in the Family Court. The records kept by the court are referred to as divorce records, and these are accessible to the public per judicial policy, except for information sealed by the court or exempt from public access by law. For instance, the court does not release confidential documents, such as financial disclosure statements, proposed parenting plans, and minors’ identities, to unauthorized parties.

Divorce records, which include the petition, orders, motions, and final decree, can be viewed or copied by contacting the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, the designated records custodian. A free searchable index is also accessible through the KYeCourts platform to look up open divorce case information. Costs apply for copy requests, typically 25 cents per page for plain copies and an additional $5 for certification.

A certified divorce certificate (June 1958 to present day) can also be requested from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics for legal purposes, such as remarriage.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Jefferson County	Jefferson County Family Court	Jefferson County Judicial Center 700 West Jefferson Street 1st floor Room 105 Louisville, KY 40202	(502) 595-3025	Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.