DIVORCE VERIFICATIONS

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS MAY APPLY:

• Ex-wife
• Ex-husband
• Representative of the ex-wife or ex-husband (The representative must show a letter stating s/he has permission to obtain a copy of the divorce verification. The letter must be signed by the ex-wife or ex-husband and certified by a notary public).
• Attorney representing the ex-wife or ex-husband (The attorney must present proof that s/he represents the ex-wife or ex-husband.)
• Court of law

TO APPLY:

Download APPLICATION FOR VERIFICATION OF DIVORCE RECORD
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Decrees of Divorce and Annulment of Marriage can be obtained from the Circuit Court that granted the decree. The Division of Vital Records can only verify a divorce or annulment. Verification of divorce or annulment is provided for a $12 fee. Reports of Divorce and Annulment of Marriage are available from the Division of Vital Records from January 1, 1992 to the present.

You must present a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID displaying a date issued and an expiration date. Applicants unable to supply valid photo ID must present two (2) different pieces of alternative documentation. Acceptable documents are pay stub, current car registration, bank statement, letter from a government agency, lease/rental agreement, utility bill with current address, or a copy of your income tax return or W-2 form. At least one of these documents must contain your current mailing address. Applicants unable to provide valid photo ID will not be able to receive their requests the same day. Their requests will be mailed to the address displayed on the documents provided. If you wish to order a Certificate by mail, include the requested information, photocopy of required identification, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and the required fee.

You may use an Application for Verification of Divorce supplied by the Division of Vital Records or by any federal, state, county, municipal or any other service agency. Complete all sections of the form and mail or bring it with a fee of $12.00 cash, check or money order to the Division of Vital Records. You may also request divorce verifications by mail. Mail the required information, photocopy of required identification, fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215. If you do not have an application, you may send the following information to the Division of Vital Records:

• Ex-wife's full maiden name (first/middle/last)
• Ex-husband's full name (first/middle/last)
• Date of divorce (month/day/year)

YOU WILL RECEIVE:

The Division of Vital Records does not issue certificates of divorce. The Division can verify the names of the persons divorced, the type of divorce action, the county in which the divorce took place, and the date of the decree. Note: The divorce decree must be obtained from the circuit court granting the divorce.