Divorce records in Grant County, Washington, can be accessed through several channels. GrantWACourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Grant County. You can also request records directly from the Grant County Superior Court Clerk's office, which maintains the official case files. The Washington State Department of Health keeps divorce certificates as part of its vital records collection. Depending on what you need — a full decree or a simple certificate — different offices may apply.
Grant County Divorce Records Search
In Washington, divorce cases are handled at the superior court level. The Grant County Superior Court Clerk maintains all divorce-related filings, including petitions, decrees, settlement agreements, parenting plans, custody orders, and property division documents. These records are generally public, though certain sealed filings or cases involving minors may have restricted access.
The Washington State Department of Health also maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred, listing the parties' names, date, and county. These certificates date back to January 1968.
For older or historical records, the Washington State Digital Archives may have indexed Grant County court records available for online searching.
You can look up Grant County Superior Court case information online through the Washington Courts Case Search tool. Keep in mind that online results are for reference only and are not the official court record.
Grant County Superior Court Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Grant County
Understanding which office holds the record you need can save time. In Grant County, divorce records are split between two main sources:
Grant County Superior Court Clerk
All divorce cases in Grant County are filed in and processed by the Grant County Superior Court. After a judge signs the decree of dissolution, it becomes part of the permanent court file maintained by the Superior Court Clerk. This is where you go for:
- Copies of the divorce decree (final order)
- Settlement agreements and property division orders
- Parenting plans and custody orders
- Any motions or modifications filed after the divorce
According to Grant County's FAQ page, divorce and probate records should be requested through the Superior Court Clerk — not through the county's general public records process.
Note that the county's Public Records office does not process court record requests. Contact the Superior Court Clerk directly.
Washington State Department of Health — Center for Health Statistics
If you need a divorce certificate rather than the full court file, the Department of Health issues certified divorce certificates for dissolutions finalized in Washington from 1968 to the present. You can also contact the county court that processed the divorce to request the record directly.
More details on ordering are available on the DOH marriage and divorce records page.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Grant County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (DOH) | $25.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional certified copies of same certificate (DOH, same order) | $25.00 each | Included with original order |
| Court record copy (Superior Court Clerk, per page) | $0.50 per page | Varies; contact clerk |
| Certified court document copy (Superior Court Clerk) | $5.00 plus per-page copy fee | Varies; contact clerk |