Search for Free Divorce Records

By Claire Dowell


In United States of America, Texas State is the second most highly populated state in the country. Lone Star State has a population of almost 25,674,681 according to the 2011 reports of United States Census Bureau. With this great population, Texas State also offers citizens and tourists exciting locations and enjoyable activities they make to attract people from different state and other countries as well. The government of Texas allows its people to gain access to their personal files. These are birth certificates, marriage license and Texas Divorce Records among others. People in Texas, whose divorce cases are registered in the state, can obtain copies of such reports as stated in their laws.

Divorce is a final termination of a marital union between two people by judicial declaration. It is set when marriages can no longer be reconciled even seeking for professional advices. Other states in the country including Texas increased its cases related to legal separation, annulment or divorce. General reasons for this decision to likely occur are infidelity, financial mismanagement, lesser communication, vices and cultural differences. Major reason why spouses file for divorce is because of abuse, it may be through physical, emotional or sexual acts, as long as either the wife or the husband has undergone this situation.

The Department of State Health Services in Texas offers fast and easy access to its residents on their documents and files needed. These certified copies of the divorce decree are available at the district clerk in the county where the case was filed. However, an agency will only provide verification letters that describes the availability of the document they need. A verification letter will indicate whether the divorce is recorded or base in Texas. This report is not considered a legal document and requesting such must satisfy your purpose.

There are two easy steps in obtaining copies of files that are mentioned above. First step is to request online using the internet website given by the government office. Online services gives convenience wherein processing will take ten to fifteen working days. Second, to obtain a copy is visiting the main office, where you can get an application form at Texas Vital Statistics office in Austin. With the help of the office clerks, you will be given specific instructions and guidelines in requesting such reports.

In every processing comes with a charge which will depend on every agency, number of copies and for faster transactions. The mode of payment can be cash, checks or money orders. The processing fee costs $20 for every verification letter but for additional copies and fast transaction another charge will be added. Processing time will take half an hour until two hours, if it will take more than the allotted time, the officer in charge will notify you when to return back to the office. The request can also be sent by mailing the application form to the Texas Vital Records, Department of State Health Services, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040.

Looking up for Divorce Records can now be performed using online search services. There are legitimate online companies that offer the search for you. Some provide it for free while other online companies require a small amount to process your request. The benefit you get from searching through the Internet is the convenience and fast access of the information you needed. Results are available instantly as long as accurate details are provided in the search.




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