Search Union Divorce Records
Union divorce records are kept by the Broome County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street in Binghamton. The town of Union sits in Broome County in the Southern Tier of New York, just west of Binghamton. All divorce cases filed by Union residents go through the Broome County Supreme Court at 92 Court Street in Binghamton. The county clerk stores the decrees, judgments, and case files after the court issues its final order. If you need to find a divorce record, get a copy, or check on a case, you will work with the Broome County offices. The county also offers online search through SearchIQS.
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Broome County Divorce Records
Union is in Broome County. The Broome County Clerk is located at 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13902. The phone is (607) 778-2451. This office keeps divorce decrees, full case files, and judgments for all divorces granted in Broome County.
The Supreme Court at 92 Court Street in Binghamton handles all divorce cases. New York only allows the Supreme Court to grant divorces. Family Court can deal with custody and support issues but cannot end a marriage. When a judge in the Broome County Supreme Court signs a divorce judgment, the file goes to the county clerk for permanent storage.
New York seals divorce files for 100 years from the final decree date. Only the parties, their attorneys, or those with court orders can view the records during that time.
How to Request Union Divorce Records
You can get divorce records from Union by visiting the Broome County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street in Binghamton. Bring your photo ID. You need the names of both spouses and the date of the divorce. The case index number speeds up the search if you have it. Staff can pull your file on the spot.
For mail requests, write to Broome County Clerk, 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13902. Include the names, dates, and a check or money order for fees. The search fee is $5 per name per two-year period. Copy and certification fees apply on top of that. Allow several weeks for processing.
Broome County also has an online records search through SearchIQS. This system lets you look up recorded documents like deeds and mortgages. However, divorce case files are generally not available through this portal due to confidentiality rules. It is still worth checking for any related court records that may be on file.
Search Union Divorce Cases Online
The WebCivil Supreme system covers Broome County. Select the county from the dropdown menu. Type in a party name and set the status to "All" to see open and closed cases. The results show the case index number, filing date, case type, judge, and current status.
This tool is free. It indexes civil Supreme Court cases from 1983 forward. It helps you confirm that a divorce was filed and gives you the index number to use when requesting the actual file. But it does not display documents. Under DRL Section 235, all matrimonial records are sealed from public view.
Below is the Broome County Clerk records page, the starting point for Union divorce record requests.
The Broome County Clerk handles record requests for all towns in the county, including Union.
Union Divorce Filing Information
Union residents file for divorce at the Broome County Supreme Court at 92 Court Street in Binghamton. The index number fee is $210. Add $95 for the Request for Judicial Intervention and $30 or $125 for the Note of Issue. Total minimum for an uncontested divorce with children is roughly $335. If you cannot pay, you can file a Poor Person application to ask for a fee waiver.
New York requires residency before you can file. One spouse must have lived in the state for two years straight. Or, one year of residence plus one of these conditions: the marriage was performed in New York, you lived here together as a married couple, or the grounds for divorce arose in the state. If both spouses live in New York at filing time and the grounds occurred here, you can file without the longer wait.
All divorce forms are at the NYS Courts website. The DIY Uncontested Divorce packet covers everything from the Summons to the Judgment of Divorce. You have 120 days from filing to serve your spouse.
State Divorce Certificates
The NYS Department of Health has divorce certificates for cases from 1963 on. The certificate shows names and the date the marriage ended. It does not show the terms. Only a spouse or someone with a court order can get one.
Mail orders cost $30 per copy. Online and phone orders are $45 plus a vendor fee. Send mail requests to Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602. Processing takes 10 to 12 weeks standard. Priority handling is about two weeks for $15 extra per certificate. For divorces granted before 1963, you must contact the Broome County Clerk directly.
Legal Resources for Union
Free help with divorce is available through the NYS Court Help Centers. Staff can explain forms and filing steps but cannot provide legal advice. LawHelp New York connects residents with legal aid groups in the Southern Tier that handle family law.
The court system also runs a self-help program for uncontested divorces. If both parties agree on everything, you can handle the process without a lawyer using the state's DIY forms. Court staff at the Broome County Supreme Court can help with basic procedural questions.
The image below shows the Broome County online records search system.
SearchIQS covers several types of Broome County records and can be a useful tool for preliminary research.