Easy Access on Oklahoma Divorce Records Online

By Claire Dowell


When marriage is no longer working, it is best to put an end to the relationship. This is documented in the form of a divorce certificate that can be accessed by the local public. Oklahoma divorce records are archived at the office of the Vital Records Section under the Department of Health.

The highlights of a divorce record are all about when and where the couple got divorced legally. It would not be considered a complete document without the name of the couple involved. Also, one can find additional information on the file such as the date and place where the couple got married. One of the relevant information that can be obtained from the record is the name of the prosecutor who conducted the divorce as well as the names of the ones who became witnesses.

Divorce records of Oklahoma are considered as public documents, however, not all information about the separation can be found on the public record. Some are kept confidential to respect the individual. One cannot find the reason of the divorce as well as the agreement about the child custody. Also, the details about the division of assets are kept confidential.

Divorce records can be used in several ways. It is used as a reference in updating the family history. Also, one can check the marital status of an individual through a divorce record. People usually do this to verify if their partner is not yet married or is legally separated. By doing so, they can proceed with marriage later without going through a lot of problems.

Although, the office of the Vital Records Section manages the divorce documents of Oklahoma, the office is not allowed to release a copy of it. One can request for the divorce certificate at the office of the county clerk where the couple got legal separation. Fees for the retrieval of a file are not the same in every county. It is important to indicate the basic information of the record that is being requested on the application form. This can help make the search easier. Also, one is necessary to indicate the personal details of the one who request for the record which will be used to document the request.

Going online can make the retrieval of a public document easier. It is now possible to obtain free marriage and divorce records online. However, the results of a free search may not be as reliable compared to the result of a paid search. One can be sure of the quality of the results from a paid search. Whichever one chooses, online search has helped make the job easier and faster. This is one of the popular choices of many because there is no need to go to any office in order to file the request. This is the best option if the place of the separation is unknown.




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