Oyster Bay Divorce Records
Oyster Bay divorce records are filed and maintained through the Nassau County Clerk's Office in Mineola. The Town of Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, and all divorce cases for its residents run through the Nassau County Supreme Court. The County Clerk keeps the final judgments, decrees, and case files. If you want to find a divorce record or request a copy of a judgment filed by an Oyster Bay resident, the Nassau County Clerk is where you need to go. This guide explains the search process, fees, and available resources.
Oyster Bay Overview
Nassau County Clerk and Oyster Bay
The Nassau County Clerk's Office is at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501. Call 516-571-2664 for general questions. County Clerk Maureen O'Connell oversees the office. The Document Room hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM to 3:30 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
The clerk holds all divorce records for Nassau County, which includes Oyster Bay. Divorce files are sealed under New York law. Only the parties, their lawyers, or someone with a court order can access them. You will need a valid photo ID to get copies. Non-certified copies cost $0.65 per page with a $1.30 minimum. Certified copies are $1.25 per page with a $5.00 minimum. Both have a $40.00 maximum.
Searching Oyster Bay Divorce Cases
The WebCivil Supreme website lets you search for cases online. Pick Nassau County and enter a name. Results include the case index number, filing date, judge, and status. The actual divorce documents are sealed and won't show up in the online results.
You can also check NYSCEF for cases that were filed electronically. Matrimonial files are still restricted in the e-filing system. Only parties and their attorneys get full access.
For in-person visits, go to 240 Old Country Road in Mineola. The Document Room handles record requests. Bring photo ID and the case index number if you have it. Name searches cost $5.00 per name per two-year period if you need the staff to look it up.
The Nassau County Clerk's main page is shown below with details on records available for Oyster Bay and other Nassau towns.
This is the central office for all Nassau County divorce records, covering Oyster Bay, Hempstead, and North Hempstead.
Oyster Bay Divorce Filing Fees
Filing for divorce through Nassau County Supreme Court costs $210 for the index number. The Note of Issue is $125. A Request for Judicial Intervention adds $95. That puts the minimum for an uncontested divorce at around $335. Motions cost $45 each. A certified copy of the final judgment starts at $5.00.
If you can't afford the fees, you may apply for a waiver using the "Poor Person" application. You will need to submit proof of income and financial hardship to the court.
Requesting Oyster Bay Divorce Copies
Mail requests go to the Nassau County Clerk, 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501. Include both party names, the date of divorce if known, and a check or money order for fees. Also send a copy of your photo ID and explain your connection to the case. A self-addressed stamped envelope is needed for return mailing.
For divorce certificates from 1963 onward, the New York State Department of Health is an option. Certificates cost $30 by mail or $45 online. These are shorter documents with basic facts. The full decree with all details stays with the Nassau County Clerk. DOH mail requests take 10 to 12 weeks.
Note: Nassau County uses a specific Divorce Document Request Form that can help organize your request.
Legal Resources for Oyster Bay
The NYS Courts divorce page has forms and guides for self-represented people. The 10th Judicial District Court Help Center can explain court procedures. Under Domestic Relations Law Section 235, matrimonial records are sealed for 100 years from the date of the final decree.
New York residency rules require at least one spouse to have lived in the state for two continuous years, or for one year under certain conditions. The most common ground for divorce in Oyster Bay, and across New York, is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for at least six months. The NYS Archives has a helpful page on where to get copies of divorce decrees. For historical research, the NYS Library vital records page points to other sources of information.
Nassau County Divorce Records
Oyster Bay is in Nassau County. All Oyster Bay divorce cases go through the Nassau County Supreme Court and are stored at the County Clerk's office in Mineola.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have divorce records pages.