Online San Bernardino County Divorce Records

If you wish to get a hold of San Bernardino County Divorce Records, visit the San Bernardino county clerk or county recorder’s office. They are the public office that are accountable for public information in the county. Amongst public records are marriage, death, and birth records, to name a few. The records are made available for public access as they are deemed as part of the public domain.

Although the files are available for public use, there are guidelines that must be observed when requesting for them. A requestor must have a valid reason for requesting a specific document which include performing a criminal history check on a person. A background check may include checking the family roots of a person or his/her maritaly history. The reason could be that it is required when trying to get a loan. It's also needed if you want to apply for a marriage certification and you have been involved in a marriage previously.

To start a search, secure the proper request form for separation and divorce data by: getting it personally at the agency where you are making the request, by sending a mail, through email, or by downloading it from their official websites. Fill out the form properly by providing the necessary details such as the case number, name of the couple, the date the divorce was finalized, you contact information, and many more. After completing the form, have it notarized. Submit the notarized form personally to the agency or by mail along with a fee of $15 for each copy, and your proof of identification. Fees are non-refundable regardless of the search results.

There are two types of record that you can access: a certified copy as well as an informational copy. A certified copy is kind of record that can be used in a legal endeavour. It can be accessed only by the couple, their respective representatives, the presiding judge, and anyone with authorization from the aforementioned people. An informational copy can be accessed by the general public, provided that the requirements are met. They are only for providing data and for confirmation that a divorce did happen.

A divorce file contains the name of the couple, their age, respective addresses, occupation, and other personal information. It also has the sign of the judge to represent that the divorce is official. Terms and conditions of the divorce is also included like the division of assets and liabilities, child custody agreement, grounds for divorce, and others. Terms of conditions of the divorce can only be accessed by those that are given access to certified records.

It takes 10 business days to several weeks to process transactions in public agencies. Another way to secure a San Bernardino Divorce Decree is through an online service provider that specializes in maintaining and providing divorce data to the public. There are a number of such on the Internet but not all of them are reliable. There are those that take advantage of innocent civilians who are eager to obtain the details. To avoid being a victim of such heartless people, run a quick criminal background check on the records providers that you are planning on using to get a better idea if they are reliable or not.