Divorce records in Nevada County, California, are available through several channels: online tools, the court that issued the decree, the county clerk-recorder's office, and the state office of vital records. NevadaCourt.us allows you to quickly find publicly available information about divorce records. Additionally, you can contact the Superior Court of California, County of Nevada, the county clerk-recorder's office, or the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), which maintains divorce certificates at the state level.
Nevada Divorce Records Search
In Nevada County, divorce records are maintained by two main institutions. The Superior Court of California, County of Nevada handles court cases — divorce decrees, property division agreements, child custody orders, and all related procedural documents. These materials are public records according to the California Rules of Court, although certain documents may be sealed by a judge's order.
CDPH registers divorce certificates — brief documents that confirm the fact of divorce without details of the agreement. The local county vital records registrar can also assist with finding individual records through the public records and documents page.
Through the court's online portal, you can find a case by party name or case number. To access, you need to create an account.
Superior Court of California, County of Nevada
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Nevada
In California, divorce cases are handled by the Superior Court — the only court of general jurisdiction at the trial level. When a judge signs a divorce decree, the court clerk files it in the case, and it becomes part of the court archive.
Afterward, the court notifies the CDPH, which creates an official divorce certificate at the state level. These are two different documents, and depending on the purpose, you may need one or both.
- Full court record (decree, property division agreement, custody orders) — contact the clerk of the Superior Court. Documents can also be searched through the case records requests page.
- Divorce certificate (confirmation of the fact of divorce) — order from the CDPH or through the local county vital records office.
Clerk of the Superior Court
Nevada County Clerk-Recorder
California Department of Public Health — Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Nevada
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (CDPH) | $18 | From several weeks to several months by mail |
| Each additional certificate copy (CDPH, in one order) | $18 | With the main order |
| Copy of court document (Superior Court) — first page | $0.50 | Usually 1–5 business days |
| Copy of court document — each additional page | $0.50 | With the main request |
| Certified copy of court document (in addition to copy cost) | $40 per document | Usually 1–5 business days |
| Search recorded documents through Clerk-Recorder | According to office rates (see Fee Schedule on the website) | Depends on request complexity |