Jacksonville Dissolution Of Marriage Records
Jacksonville dissolution of marriage records are maintained through Duval County court offices, not by city agencies. This page gives a city-focused path for finding dissolution of marriage files, checking court status, and requesting certified copies from the correct clerk location. If you are starting a record search in Jacksonville, begin with county court portals, then use Florida statewide tools to confirm forms, filing guidance, and certificate ordering options connected to the same dissolution of marriage records matter.
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Jacksonville Dissolution of Marriage Filing Office
Jacksonville residents file dissolution of marriage records in Duval County circuit court. The county clerk records case events, stores judgments, and issues copies. City residents should use county portals for case lookup and official records access because local city departments do not maintain the divorce court file.
The county clerk listed in research is Jody Phillips. The main address shown is 501 W. Adams St., Room 2350, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The listed phone number is 904-255-2000. Contact the clerk before visiting so you can confirm records desk hours, payment methods, and any appointment requirements. When you call, ask if the file is available as court records, official records, or both.
Start with county resources such as duvalclerk.com and then compare with statewide resources at Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers and Florida e-filing portal for filing and status checks tied to Jacksonville dissolution of marriage records.
| City | Jacksonville |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Jody Phillips |
| County Office | 501 W. Adams St., Room 2350, Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
| Phone | 904-255-2000 |
| County Page | Duval County records guide |
Jacksonville Dissolution of Marriage Search Steps
Use a two-step search for Jacksonville dissolution of marriage records. First, check county case systems by party name and filing year. Second, verify the judgment details directly with clerk staff when you need certified copies. This process helps avoid errors caused by similar names or incomplete indexing across multiple decades of court activity.
Florida law and court procedure are statewide, so city residents can use state self-help tools while still filing in county court. Family law forms are at Florida Family Law Forms, self-help guidance is at Florida Courts Self-Help Information, and DIY interviews are at DIY Florida document interviews. These resources help prepare documents before filing in Duval County.
For each request, gather names, date range, and known case style details. If you need a state abstract after finalization, use Florida Department of Health divorce certificates page or VitalChek ordering portal for certificate ordering. The county clerk remains the source for the full court judgment used in most legal updates after dissolution.
Jacksonville Dissolution of Marriage Source Pages
The following source pages were captured for Jacksonville searches and nearby county workflows. Review each source before submitting a records request so you can match your request to the right portal and record type.
Review Duval Clerk Homepage before you submit a Jacksonville dissolution of marriage records request.
This source helps confirm where Jacksonville dissolution of marriage records are filed, indexed, and copied.
Jacksonville users can also open these links for direct lookup support: duvalclerk.com, Florida Department of Health divorce certificates page, VitalChek ordering portal, Florida Family Law Forms, Florida Courts Self-Help Information, DIY Florida document interviews.
Note: The full judgment and certified copy process runs through county clerk offices for every Jacksonville dissolution of marriage records request.
Jacksonville Dissolution of Marriage Statutes
State statutes govern city cases filed in county court. The residence rule in Florida Statute 61.021 applies across Florida. Grounds for dissolution are stated in Florida Statute 61.052. Filing commencement appears in Florida Statute 61.043.
Final judgment timing is covered by Florida Statute 61.019. Asset and liability distribution is addressed in Florida Statute 61.075. Reporting to vital statistics follows Florida Statute 382.023 once county processing is complete.
Duval County Resources for Jacksonville
Jacksonville dissolution of marriage records remain county records, so the main county page includes office contact notes, image sources, and direct links for requests and filings.