get a copy of your divorce records: divorce records request letter

if you need to prove you're divorced, but you no longer have the official records, you can send a divorce records request letter. if you're reclaiming your maiden name on your social security card, credit cards, or passport, a divorce records request letter helps you get the records to prove your divorce.

a divorce records request letter may be necessary even if your divorce was relatively straightforward. if you want to change your name post-divorce, you need proof. bank accounts, school transcripts, and military ids are just a few examples. you might need proof of a divorce when adopting a child or getting re-married. copies of divorce records are typically held in the city, county, or other local office where the event occurred; to obtain the appropriate address, refer to a telephone book, or refer to the government web site for the locale where the event occurred. you would then use a divorce records request letter to help get a copy of the divorce decree.

• you need to prove a divorce.
• you need to request a copy of a dissolution or annulment certificate.

if you already have a divorce records request letter and want to have it reviewed, or if you have questions about creating or using one, there are a few ways to get help.

use rocket copilot to ask questions or review your document; this helps you better understand what it says and identify anything that may need a closer look.

if you are looking for help from a attorney, you can also ask a question and receive a response within one business day, or request a more in-depth document review.