Divorce records in Covington County, Alabama can be accessed through several channels. CovingtonCourt.us can help find publicly available divorce record information for Covington County. You can also request records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Covington County Circuit Clerk's office, or the Alabama Department of Public Health's Center for Health Statistics, which maintains divorce certificates statewide.
Covington County Divorce Records Search
In Alabama, divorce cases are handled at the circuit court level. The Covington County Circuit Clerk, part of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, maintains court records for all divorce cases filed in the county. These records typically include:
- Divorce decrees and final judgments
- Settlement agreements and property division orders
- Custody and visitation orders
- Petitions, motions, and related filings
The Alabama Department of Public Health also keeps divorce certificates — shorter documents that verify a divorce occurred without the full case detail. The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts provides on-demand access to state trial court records, which may include Covington County divorce case information.
Covington County Circuit Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Covington County
Divorce cases in Covington County are filed in and decided by the Circuit Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. After the judge signs a divorce decree, it becomes part of the permanent case file maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office at the Covington County Courthouse.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, or custody order: Contact the Covington County Circuit Clerk.
- Divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred): Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, or your local county health department.
Covington County Circuit Clerk
Alabama Center for Health Statistics
Divorce certificates from the state vital records office are generally available for divorces that occurred in Alabama from 1950 onward. For older records or for the complete court file, contact the Circuit Clerk directly. You can also visit the ADPH Vital Records page for ordering instructions and eligibility details.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Covington County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (ADPH) | $15.00 | Same day at county health department; 3–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of same divorce certificate (same order, ADPH) | $6.00 each | Same as above |
| Court record copies (Circuit Clerk) | $0.50 per page (standard); $1.00 per page (certified) | Varies; in-person requests often fulfilled same day |