Divorce records are vital records. They play a certain role in the legal and historical records everywhere. Thus, everyone can benefit from such records. The state of Virginia, just like any other states, also keeps a file on these said records.

The Division of Vital Records is the best place to look for Virginia Divorce Records which are kept in a statewide level for an easier search and access. It is with the existence of the Freedom of Information Act that makes divorce records part of public records and are therefore open for the public to access. The searching process should also be easy and convenient because Virginia has it on a statewide level.

Searching for this Divorce Records Virginia can be done by visiting your local government offices. As long as proper procedures are followed, you’ll surely have whatever it is that you need right into your hands. Apart from following certain procedures, there’s also a need for you to fill up a form and input important information like the couple’s first and last name, the time the divorce took place as well as the location, your full name and your email address.

The State of Virginia Divorce Records can be obtained in three ways based on the Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics. To mention, these are through mail, walk-in, and the use of VitalChek Network. The main difference of these ways is on the length of their waiting time in which the second way is said to be the fastest among the three ways. You must also know that the third option requires your credit card for the payment of the required charge.

The public is also entitled to have access to Divorce Court Records which will be available at any local courthouses where the divorce court proceedings happened. Court records contain a lot of important information that you can learn from. Such information includes the personal information of the couple, their parent’s and children’s, when and where the divorce happened, and why the divorce took place. It will also show the filing number, decree, asset division and settlement, restraining orders, children custody and other related information.

It is possible to encounter problems as you go through searching for these divorce court records because county courthouses are not at all linked. That is why to avoid getting lost, you have to know the place where the divorce took place so that you will know where to start from searching. Court records have two versions-free and paid. For a thorough and detailed information, your best option is to turn to the paid one.