Divorce records in Cochise County, Arizona, can be accessed through several channels. CochiseCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for cases filed in the county. You can also obtain records directly from the Cochise County Superior Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court, or the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records. The method you use depends on whether you need the full court file or a vital record certificate.
Cochise County Divorce Records Search
In Arizona, divorce cases are called dissolutions of marriage. The Cochise County Superior Court handles all dissolution proceedings, and the Clerk of the Superior Court maintains the official case files. These records include petitions for dissolution, divorce decrees, consent decrees, settlement agreements, custody and parenting plan orders, property division orders, and related filings.
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of Vital Records also keeps an index of divorces granted statewide. That office can issue divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred — rather than the full case file.
You can search Cochise County court case information online through the Arizona Public Access Case Lookup portal, which covers cases from participating courts. The eAccess system also provides 24/7 access to Superior Court civil case records filed on or after July 1, 2010.
Cochise County Clerk of the Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Cochise County
All dissolution of marriage cases in Cochise County are filed in and adjudicated by the Cochise County Superior Court. Arizona's Superior Court is the state's general jurisdiction trial court, and it handles all family law matters, including divorces with and without minor children.
Once a judge signs the decree of dissolution, the final order becomes part of the permanent court file held by the Clerk of the Superior Court. The Clerk's office is the place to go if you need:
- A copy of the divorce decree or consent decree
- Settlement agreements or property division orders
- Custody, parenting time, or child support orders
- Any other document from the court case file
You can request copies of court documents online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse.
If you only need a divorce certificate — a document confirming the divorce took place, with the names of the parties and the date the decree was entered — contact the ADHS Bureau of Vital Records:
Arizona Department of Health Services — Bureau of Vital Records
Which office to contact:
- Full court file or certified decree: Cochise County Clerk of the Superior Court
- Divorce certificate (vital record): ADHS Bureau of Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Cochise County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Court document copy (per page) — Clerk of the Superior Court | $0.50 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court document — Clerk of the Superior Court | $0.50 per page plus $26.00 certification fee | Same day to several business days |
| Divorce certificate — ADHS Bureau of Vital Records | $20.00 | Approximately 2–6 weeks by mail |