Marriage and divorce records are commonly used to prove the legal status of a relationship, whether it is for immigration purposes, name changes, or other legal proceedings. In Wayne County, Michigan, these records can be obtained through the county clerk’s office and through reviewing case records.
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Unlike marriages, divorce records are considered court cases and therefore have a different request than marriage certificates from the County Clerk’s office. In Wayne County, you can view divorce records by viewing civil court cases after 1942. To do so, use their Odyssey search system at https://www.3rdcc.org/OPA.aspx?
You can search for cases by date, name, or case number. Their County Clerk website also allows you to view divorce requests specifically by submitting a request. Copies are $2 per page, and you’ll need to have a valid mailing address. Fill out the form at https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/clerk/records.aspx. Input the name of the divorced parties and specify if you want certified or uncertified copies.
As for marriage records, those are easily obtained through The Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. They have records known as vital records, including marriage certificates, available from 1867 to today. Visit their website to submit a request for mail or online at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords.