Divorce records in Fulton County, New York, are available through several channels. FultonNYCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Fulton County. You can also request records directly from the court that issued the divorce decree, the Fulton County Clerk's Office, or the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Records. Each office holds different types of divorce documentation, so the right contact depends on what you need.
Fulton County Divorce Records Search
In New York, divorce cases are handled by the Supreme Court — not a family court or district court. Fulton County falls within the 4th Judicial District, and the Fulton County Supreme Court and County Clerk's office maintain divorce-related court filings. The Fulton County Clerk's Office serves as the clerk of the Supreme Court and keeps case files including:
- Judgments of divorce (divorce decrees)
- Settlement agreements and stipulations
- Custody and support orders entered as part of the divorce
- Summons, complaints, and related pleadings
The New York State Department of Health also maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred — for divorces granted statewide from January 1963 onward. For the full case file, you need to contact the county-level office where the divorce was filed.
Fulton County Clerk's Office
The County Clerk's Office also offers an online public records search where you can look up recorded documents remotely.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Fulton County
Understanding where divorce records are filed in New York helps you reach the right office on the first try.
Fulton County Supreme Court / County Clerk (Court Records)
All divorce actions in Fulton County are filed in and decided by the New York State Supreme Court. After a judgment of divorce is signed by the judge, it is entered and filed with the Fulton County Clerk, who acts as clerk of the Supreme Court. The complete case file — including the decree, settlement agreement, and any orders on custody, support, or property division — stays with this office.
Contact this office if you need:
- A certified or plain copy of the judgment of divorce
- Copies of settlement agreements or property distribution orders
- Copies of specific motions or filings from the case
New York State Department of Health (Vital Records)
The New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records maintains divorce certificates for divorces granted in New York State from January 1963 to the present. A divorce certificate is a short-form document confirming the divorce took place — it does not include the terms of the settlement or custody arrangements.
Contact this office if you need:
- A certified divorce certificate for legal proof that a divorce occurred
- A record of a divorce granted anywhere in New York State from 1963 onward
For divorces before 1963, or for the full judgment of divorce at any date, contact the Fulton County Clerk's Office directly.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Fulton County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Clerk – online record search (in-state subscription) | $50/month + $0.50/page | Immediate (online access) |
| Fulton County Clerk – online record search (24-hour pass) | $15 for 24-hour access; $5 per document to print | Immediate (online access) |
| Fulton County Clerk – certified copy of court document | $1.25 per page (minimum $5.00); certification fee $5.00 | Varies; allow 5–10 business days by mail |
| NYS Department of Health – divorce certificate search | $30.00 | Approximately 4–6 weeks by mail |