Oneida County Divorce Records

Oneida County divorce records are official court documents that outline the process and final outcome of a marriage dissolution case. They show how the court legally ends the marriage and addresses related issues such as property division, spousal support, child support, custody, and parenting schedules. In New York, the Supreme Court handles divorce proceedings, and the County Clerk files and preserves the associated records. These records are part of the civil court system and are included in the official matrimonial case file.

Under Domestic Relations Law § 235, matrimonial case files are automatically sealed as soon as they are filed. Once sealed, they are not open for public review; access is limited to the divorcing parties and their attorneys of record. However, a divorce certificate, which lists only the spouses’ names and the date of the judgment, is typically available to the public. Divorce records may contain information such as:

• The names of the spouses and their legal counsel
• Finalization date
• Terms of the divorce decree, including child custody and visitation arrangements, spousal support, and distribution of assets
• Financial documentation and disclosures
• Personal identifiers (e.g., dates of birth and Social Security numbers).

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Oneida County	Oneida County Supreme Court	Oneida County Courthouse 200 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY 13501	(315) 266-4200	Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.