Divorce records in Escambia County, Florida, can be accessed through several channels. EscambiaCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Escambia County. You can also request records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court, or the Florida Department of Health, which serves as the state vital records office. Each office provides different types of documents depending on your needs.
Escambia Divorce Records Search
In Florida, divorce cases are called "dissolutions of marriage" and are handled at the circuit court level. The Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller maintains court files for all divorces granted in Escambia County, including:
- Final judgments of dissolution of marriage (divorce decrees)
- Marital settlement agreements
- Child custody and parenting plan orders
- Property division orders
- Petitions, motions, and other case filings
The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, also maintains divorce certificates — summary records that confirm a divorce occurred but do not include the full case file. The Escambia County Health Department can assist with vital record requests locally.
Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Escambia
Escambia County is part of Florida's First Judicial Circuit. All divorce cases filed in Escambia County are heard by the Circuit Court, Family Law Division, at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building in Pensacola. After a judge signs the final judgment, the Clerk of the Circuit Court files and maintains the complete court record.
The type of record you need determines which office to contact:
- Full court file (decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, motions): Request from the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
- Divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred, with date and names): Request from the Florida Department of Health or the local county health department.
Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Florida Department of Health — Bureau of Vital Statistics
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
Divorce certificates from the state cover dissolutions recorded from June 6, 1927 to the present. For divorces granted before that date, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the case was heard.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Escambia
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of court record (Clerk of Circuit Court) | $2.00 per page (certification fee additional) | Same day to several business days |
| Certification fee (Clerk of Circuit Court) | $2.00 per document | Included with copy request |
| Divorce certificate (Florida Department of Health — online or mail) | $5.00 per copy | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate (Escambia County Health Department — in person) | $5.00 per copy | Same day if record is on file |
| Additional copies of same certificate (same order) | $4.00 each | Included with initial request |