Greece Divorce Records Search
Greece divorce records are filed at the Monroe County Clerk's Office in Rochester. The town of Greece is part of Monroe County in the 7th Judicial District. All divorce cases from Greece go through the Monroe County Supreme Court at the Hall of Justice. Whether you need to find an old case, get a copy of a divorce judgment, or check the status of a pending matter, the county clerk's office is the place to go. The state also keeps divorce certificates for cases since 1963, giving you another way to get records. Here is what you need to know about searching for Greece divorce records.
Greece Overview
Monroe County Clerk and Greece Divorce Records
The Monroe County Clerk's Office is at 101 County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614. The phone number is (585) 753-1600. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The County Clerk is Ms. Jamie Romeo. This office holds all divorce decrees and Supreme Court case files for Monroe County, including cases filed by Greece residents.
Matrimonial files are confidential under New York law. Only the parties to the divorce, their attorneys, or someone with a court order can view the records. Certified copies of a divorce judgment cost $5 for documents up to four pages, with $1.25 per page after that. You need to bring a valid photo ID and be prepared to give the clerk the names of both parties and the approximate date of divorce.
Searching Greece Divorce Cases Online
The state offers a free case lookup tool at WebCivil Supreme. Select Monroe County, enter a party name, and set the case status to "All" to see both open and closed cases. The system shows the case index number, filing date, type, assigned judge, and current status. It covers cases from about 1983 to the present.
WebCivil does not show documents. It is strictly an index. Under DRL Section 235, the details of divorce files are sealed. You have to visit the Monroe County Clerk or submit a mail request to get copies of the actual judgment or pleadings.
The image below shows the Monroe County Clerk's records page, which covers Greece and all other Monroe County divorce records.
The Monroe County Clerk at 39 West Main Street in Rochester handles all county divorce files.
Greece Divorce Filing Process
Greece residents file for divorce at the Monroe County Supreme Court. The court is at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Boulevard, 5th Floor, Rochester, NY 14614. Phone: (585) 371-3758. The Supreme Court is the only court in New York that can end a marriage. Family Court handles custody and support, but not divorce.
The filing fee for the index number is $210. The Note of Issue is $125 and the Request for Judicial Intervention is $95. An uncontested divorce costs at least $335 in court fees. If you cannot afford the fees, the court offers a process to apply for a waiver. You need to submit an affidavit showing your finances.
Residency rules require at least one spouse to have lived in New York for two years straight. Or, if certain conditions are met, one year is enough. The most common ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown under DRL Section 170(7). That is the no-fault option. It requires the relationship to have been broken for at least six months.
Note: Greece Town Court does not handle divorce cases; only the Monroe County Supreme Court has that authority.
State Divorce Certificates for Greece
The New York State Department of Health issues divorce certificates for all cases from 1963 to the present. The certificate shows basic info: names of both spouses and the date and location of the divorce. It does not include any of the settlement terms or other case details.
Mail requests cost $30 per copy. Send to: Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602. Include a copy of your photo ID and a check payable to "NYS Department of Health." Wait time is 10 to 12 weeks. Priority handling is $15 extra and takes about two weeks. Online and phone orders are $45 plus a vendor fee. Only the named parties or someone with a court order can request this certificate.
For cases before 1963, the Monroe County Clerk is your only option. The state does not hold those older records.
Legal Help for Greece Divorce Cases
Greece residents who need assistance with a divorce have several options. The NYS CourtHelp website lists help centers where staff explain forms and court procedures. They do not give legal advice. Law Help New York can connect you with free or low-cost attorneys who handle family law in Monroe County.
The NYS Courts divorce page has free forms for both contested and uncontested divorces. Monroe County also participates in NYSCEF, the state electronic filing system. Attorneys must e-file. Self-represented individuals can choose paper or electronic filing.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
If the divorce you are searching for was filed in a nearby area, these cities and towns may be useful.
Monroe County Divorce Records
Greece is in Monroe County. All divorce cases for Greece residents go through the Monroe County Supreme Court in Rochester. The clerk's office at 39 West Main Street maintains the case files. Visit the county page for full details on fees and procedures.