Dayton Divorce Records

Dayton divorce records are kept at the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts office. The Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas handles all divorce and dissolution cases for Dayton and the rest of Montgomery County. The county maintains the Public Records Online (PRO) System that gives free access to court case info including domestic relations cases. You can search for divorce records online through PRO, visit the courthouse in person, or request copies by mail or email. The Clerk's office on Perry Street stores records dating back to 1876 through the county's Records Center.

Montgomery County Handles Dayton Divorce Cases

Dayton is the county seat of Montgomery County. All divorce and dissolution filings for Dayton residents go through the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. The city does not process divorce records itself.

The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts is at 41 N. Perry Street, Room 104, Dayton, OH 45422. The office maintains the PRO System for public case info. The Domestic Relations Department handles divorce, dissolution of marriage, domestic violence, and foreign support orders. You can also reach the Records Division by email at recordssection@mcohio.org. Document images are normally available in PRO within 48 to 72 hours of filing.

The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division manages all divorce and custody matters for the county. The Montgomery County Courts system covers civil, criminal, probate, and family cases. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Search Dayton Divorce Records Online

The PRO System is one of the better online court search tools in Ohio. It gives you access to Traffic, Criminal, Civil, and Domestic Relations cases. Docket entries in PRO match the official court dockets. You can view many documents right on screen. Not all documents are available for public viewing, though. Some contain confidential info that is blocked.

The City of Dayton government website directs residents to Montgomery County for divorce records.

For copies of final divorce decrees, the Montgomery County decree request page has details. Phone requests can be made at 937-225-4562 or 937-496-7762 for the Records Division. The Domestic Relations Division phone for divorce records is 937-496-7623. Confidential records include abuse victim info, financial account numbers, and children's records.

Dayton Divorce Record Copy Fees

Montgomery County offers three types of copies. Regular copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page. Authenticated copies, which are verified by a Judge and include original signatures, cost $5.00. These authenticated copies are sometimes called exemplified copies.

You can pay by cash, check, or money order. The Municipal Court accepts credit cards. Electronic copies sent by email are free. This is a nice perk that not every Ohio county offers. Contact the Records Division at recordssection@mcohio.org to ask about email copies of divorce records.

The Montgomery County Records Center and Archives holds older records. Divorce Records from 1876 to 1949 are at the Records Center. For divorces after 1949, contact the Clerk of Courts at 937-496-7623. The Records Center is at 117 South Main Street, Sixth Floor, Reibold Building, Dayton, Ohio 45422. Marriage Records from 1803 to 1959 are also at this location.

Divorce Law and Dayton Records

All Dayton divorce cases follow Ohio Revised Code Section 3105. Ohio has fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. You need six months of Ohio residency and 90 days in Montgomery County before filing. The Supreme Court standardized forms are accepted in Montgomery County for all domestic relations filings.

Divorce records in Dayton are public under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43. Anyone can request copies. Some parts of the file may have restricted access, but the decree is almost always available. If you are filing in Montgomery County, Ohio Legal Help points you to the Montgomery County Domestic Relations Virtual Self Help Center for step-by-step help with forms.

Divorce Records From Other Sources in Dayton

The State Records page for Montgomery County has contact info for the Domestic Relations Division at 301 West Third Street, Dayton. The phone is 937-225-4562. Marriage records are available from the Probate Division at 41 N. Perry Street, 2nd Floor. Marriage record copies cost $2 each. The Probate Court phone for marriage records is 937-225-4649.

The Supreme Court Domestic Relations Resource Guide has resources for families going through divorce including mediation services and parenting education programs.

How to Get Dayton Divorce Decree Copies

Visit the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts at 41 N. Perry Street, Room 104 for in-person requests. Bring a valid photo ID and the names of the parties or case number. You can also call 937-225-4562 or 937-496-7762 to request copies by phone. The Domestic Relations Division at 301 West Third Street also handles decree requests.

For email requests, send your request to recordssection@mcohio.org. Electronic copies sent by email are free, which is a cost-saving option. Mail requests should include the names of both parties, approximate date of the divorce, and payment for any copy fees. Certified copies need to be picked up in person at the Clerk's office. The PRO System lets you view many documents online, but not all are available due to confidential info restrictions.

Nearby Ohio Cities

Other major Ohio cities near Dayton process divorce records through their county courts.