Greenburgh Divorce Records
Greenburgh divorce records are kept at the Westchester County Clerk's Office in White Plains. The town falls within the 9th Judicial District, and divorce cases for Greenburgh residents go through the Westchester County Supreme Court. If you are trying to find a divorce filing, get a copy of a decree, or check the status of a case, the county clerk's office is where the records are stored. The state also holds divorce certificates for cases from 1963 forward. This page covers the key steps for accessing Greenburgh divorce records through the county and state systems.
Greenburgh Overview
Westchester County Clerk and Greenburgh Divorce Records
The Westchester County Clerk's Office is at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601. The phone is 914-995-3080. The office has a Legal Division that manages divorce case files. This is the central location for all Westchester County divorce records, including cases filed by Greenburgh residents.
Westchester County also maintains a county archives at 2199 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 (phone: 914-231-1500). Older records may be stored there. The clerk's online records search covers property and legal records going back to 1690, but divorce files are not available online. Those must be requested in person or by mail because of the confidentiality rules under New York law.
Under DRL Section 235, divorce records are sealed. Access is limited to the parties, their attorneys, or someone with a court order.
How to Search Greenburgh Divorce Records
To request Greenburgh divorce records in person, visit the Westchester County Clerk's Legal Division in White Plains. Bring a valid photo ID. You will need the names of both spouses, the approximate date of divorce, and the case index number if available. Certified copies typically cost $5 to $10 depending on page count. Search fees run about $5 per name per two-year period.
Mail requests should go to: Westchester County Clerk, 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601. Include a written request with both party names, the date range, and a check or money order for the search and copy fees. Allow one to two weeks for processing.
You can also check the WebCivil Supreme system for case information. Select Westchester County, enter a name, and set the filter to "All." The system shows basic case data like index numbers and filing dates. No documents are available through this tool.
The screenshot below shows the Westchester County Clerk's website, the main office for accessing Greenburgh divorce records.
The Westchester County Clerk serves all towns in the county, including Greenburgh.
Filing for Divorce in Greenburgh
Greenburgh residents file for divorce at the Westchester County Supreme Court in White Plains. The index number fee is $210. Add $125 for the Note of Issue and $95 for a Request for Judicial Intervention. That totals about $335 for an uncontested divorce at minimum. If you cannot pay, a fee waiver is available through the court.
New York's residency rules require at least one spouse to have lived in the state for two years continuously before filing. There is a shorter one-year path if the marriage was in New York, you lived here as a married couple, or the grounds happened here. Most people file on the no-fault ground of irretrievable breakdown for six months under DRL Section 170(7). Six other grounds are available too, but no-fault is by far the most common.
Note: Divorce forms are free at the NYS Courts website and include packets for both contested and uncontested cases.
Greenburgh Divorce Certificates From the State
The NYS Department of Health has divorce certificates for all cases from 1963 on. The certificate contains the names of both spouses and the date the marriage ended, but not the terms of the settlement. Only the parties or someone with a court order can get one.
Mail orders cost $30 per copy. Send your request to: Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602. Include ID and a check to "NYS Department of Health." Currently mail orders take 10 to 12 weeks. Priority handling is an extra $15 and takes about two weeks. Online or phone orders are $45 plus a vendor fee. For cases before 1963, you must contact the Westchester County Clerk directly because the state does not hold those older records.
Below is the Westchester County Courts page on marriage and divorce, which provides local court information relevant to Greenburgh cases.
This resource from the Westchester County court system explains local marriage and divorce procedures.
Legal Resources for Greenburgh Divorce
Greenburgh residents can find help through the NYS CourtHelp network of court help centers. These centers are staffed by people who can explain forms and court steps but cannot give legal advice. Law Help New York connects you with free or low-cost legal services in Westchester County for divorce and family law issues.
All divorce forms are free on the NYS Courts divorce page. The NYSCEF electronic filing system is available in Westchester County. Attorneys must use it. Self-represented filers can choose either NYSCEF or paper filing.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
Other cities and towns near Greenburgh have their own divorce records pages. Check these if your case may have been filed in a neighboring area.
Westchester County Divorce Records
Greenburgh is in Westchester County. All divorce filings go through the Westchester County Supreme Court, and the county clerk in White Plains holds the case files. Visit the county page for complete details.