Pinellas County Divorce Records
Search Divorce Records in Pinellas County, Florida
Start a name-based search through PinellasRecord.org to compare possible matches and identify relevant divorce case information. Use the results as a starting point before selecting the official Pinellas County court or Florida state service needed for documents or confirmation.
- Start with a party’s name and compare possible matches.
- Identify the relevant court, case number, and important dates.
- Choose the appropriate official source for a judgment, copy, certificate, or verification.
What May Appear in Pinellas County Divorce Records
Divorce cases are handled as dissolution of marriage matters in the Family Division of the Circuit Court. Available case information and document access can vary by case and record type.
| Information type | What to review |
|---|---|
| Party names | Names used by the parties in the case |
| Case number | The court-assigned case identifier |
| Court and division | Circuit Court family-case handling |
| Filing dates | Dates associated with case activity |
| Docket activity | Recorded entries or events in the case |
| Case status or disposition | Recorded case information, if available |
| Final judgment reference | An entry or reference to a final judgment |
| Document images | Documents available through the Clerk’s record system |
- A filed case does not establish that the divorce was finalized.
- Case information and access to individual documents may differ.
- Sensitive attachments, protected information, and sealed material should not be assumed publicly available.
How to Search Divorce Records in Pinellas County
Use a name search to identify possible court cases, then compare case details carefully before requesting records.
- Start with the party’s name and relevant alternate or former names.
- Identify the court or official portal handling the relevant Pinellas County family or divorce case.
- Compare party names, case numbers, court divisions, and dates across potential matches.
- Identify the particular document or confirmation needed and use the appropriate official route.
Useful follow-up details include:
- Party names used in the case
- Case number
- Court or division
- Approximate filing date
- Approximate judgment date
A name match alone does not confirm identity, completion of a divorce, or a person’s current marital status. A case may have been filed in a county other than where a person currently lives.
Official Pinellas County Divorce Record Sources
The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the official custodian of Pinellas County divorce case records and final judgments. Florida also offers separate statewide certificate and verification services.
| Official source | What it provides | Scope or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County Court Records Inquiry | Online court-record searching for family and divorce cases | Searches support party name or case number; some details or documents may be restricted |
| Pinellas County Clerk Family Court Division | Family Division information and Clerk custody of divorce records, judgments, and decrees | Requests for ordinary and certified court copies go through the Clerk |
| Florida Department of Health Divorce Certificates | State divorce certificates and verifications | Covers Florida divorces recorded since June 6, 1927; not the full court judgment |
The sources serve different purposes:
- The county court portal helps locate Pinellas County family and divorce case information.
- The Clerk is the appropriate source for court-issued judgments, decrees, and ordinary or certified court-document copies.
- The Florida Department of Health provides a state certificate or verification, not the complete divorce decree or judgment.
Searching Official Pinellas County Divorce Sources Online
The official online route for locating Pinellas County family and divorce case information is the Clerk’s court-record system. Online case access is separate from requesting a court-certified judgment or using the state certificate service.
- Open the Pinellas County Court Records Inquiry.
- Search using a party name or case number.
- Review matching Pinellas County Circuit or County Court results, including family-case information.
- If the needed document is not available for online viewing, contact the Clerk for the appropriate copy request.
Keep these distinctions in mind:
- A case search can help identify a case; it does not necessarily provide every filed document.
- Not all court documents are available for online viewing.
- An online image, download, or printout is not necessarily a certified copy.
- State certificate and verification requests are separate from the county court case-search route.
Obtaining Divorce Documents and Certified Copies in Pinellas County
The correct route depends on whether you need case information, a court document, a certified final judgment, or a state-issued certificate or verification.
| What you need | Appropriate official route | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce case information | Pinellas County Court Records Inquiry | Search results do not by themselves prove finalization |
| Ordinary court-document copy | Pinellas County Clerk Family Court Division | Some documents may need to be requested from the Clerk |
| Certified final decree or judgment copy | Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller | A certified court copy is different from a state certificate |
| State divorce certificate | Florida Department of Health Divorce Certificates | Available statewide for divorces recorded since June 6, 1927 |
| State divorce verification | Florida Department of Health | Does not include the full court decree or judgment |
- Confirm which document the recipient or purpose requires.
- Identify whether the Pinellas County Clerk or the Florida Department of Health is responsible for that document.
- Gather the party names, case number if available, and approximate divorce date.
- Specify whether you need an ordinary court copy, a certified court copy, a state certificate, or a verification.
- Follow the documented request process for that service.
The Pinellas County Clerk accepts requests for divorce decrees and judgments in person, by mail, and online where available. The Family Division is located at 315 Court St., Room 170, Clearwater, FL 33756. Florida state requests may be made by mail or online where available and require the names of both parties, the divorce date, and the county where the divorce was granted.
Pinellas County Divorce Record Access and Verification Limits
- Identity: Compare names, case numbers, court information, and dates instead of relying on a name alone.
- Finalization: A petition, filing, hearing entry, or docket event does not by itself prove that a divorce was completed.
- Document type: A court judgment, certified court copy, state certificate, and state verification serve different purposes.
- Jurisdiction: Pinellas County court judgments and decrees are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller; Florida state certificates and verifications are handled separately.
- Access: Some case details or documents may be confidential, restricted, or sealed under Florida law.
- Coverage: Florida state divorce certificates and verifications cover divorces recorded statewide since June 6, 1927.
- Missing results: A search result that does not appear does not prove that no divorce case or record exists.
- Current status: A historical divorce record does not independently establish a person’s present marital status.
Related Pinellas County Record Guides
- Pinellas County Court Records — Broader case information, dockets, orders, and court-document access.
- Pinellas County Property Records — Recorded deeds and property information, which are distinct from divorce judgments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pinellas County Divorce Records
Which official portal can I use for Pinellas County divorce case searches?
- The Pinellas County Court Records Inquiry provides online access to Pinellas County court records, including family and divorce matters.
- Searches can use a party name or case number.
- Some documents or case details may be unavailable online because of confidentiality or access restrictions.
Who maintains Pinellas County divorce judgments and decrees?
- The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the official custodian of divorce case records, final judgments, and decrees.
- The Pinellas County Clerk Family Court Division is the appropriate starting point for ordinary or certified court-document copies.
- A case-search result is not a substitute for the actual final judgment.
Where can I request a certified copy of a Pinellas County divorce judgment?
- Request certified copies of Pinellas County divorce decrees or judgments from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
- Have the case number or party names available to help identify the record.
- Court records or portions of records may be confidential or sealed by court order.
How does a Florida divorce certificate differ from a Pinellas County divorce decree?
- The Florida Department of Health Divorce Certificates service provides state divorce certificates and verifications for divorces recorded since June 6, 1927.
- A state certificate or verification is not the same as the court-issued divorce decree or final judgment.
- Obtain the actual Pinellas County judgment or decree from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.