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Kentucky has “no-fault” divorce. This means no one has to be at fault or have done anything wrong to cause the breakup of the marriage. Kentucky only requires that at least 1 spouse believes there is an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage with no hope of getting back together.

Yes. Like other civil court records, records of family law cases in Kentucky are open to the public by default. Therefore, anyone can view and request copies of these records.

After a judge passes judgment and a divorce decree is issued, some divorce records become accessible at the state level. However, the general public may be unable to access divorce records sealed by the court. Access to sealed records is only possible if the court grants permission.

The Kentucky OVS has marriage and divorce records since June 1, 1958. Marriage records are also available from the County Court Clerk in the county in which the license was issued. Divorce records are also available from the Circuit Court Clerk in the county in which the divorce was granted.

The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics will, upon receiving the application and fee, perform a search for the record. If the record is on file, a certified copy will be mailed to you. The fee is a search fee, and no refunds are issued in instances where a certificate is not found within Kentucky's records.

The State Records Center stores court records 15-35 years old. Submit this records request form to state.records@ky.gov or call 502-564-3617. The case and locator numbers must be provided as these records cannot be searched only by name and/or Social Security number.

The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics will, upon receiving the application and fee, perform a search for the record. If the record is on file, a certified copy will be mailed to you. The fee is a search fee, and no refunds are issued in instances where a certificate is not found within Kentucky's records.

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