Divorce records in Butler County, Ohio can be accessed through several channels, including online tools, the court that issued the decree, the county clerk, and the state vital records office. ButlerOHCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Butler County. You can also request records directly from the Butler County Domestic Relations Court, the Butler County Clerk of Courts, or the Ohio Department of Health's Office of Vital Statistics.
Butler Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Butler County are handled by the Butler County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division. The Butler County Clerk of Courts serves as the official custodian of court records for the Common Pleas Court, including the Domestic Relations Division. The Clerk's office maintains records such as:
- Divorce decrees and dissolution entries
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Custody and parenting orders
- Motions, filings, and related docket entries
The Ohio Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics, also maintains divorce certificates for divorces that occurred anywhere in Ohio. These certificates contain summary information — not the full case file.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Butler
In Ohio, divorce and dissolution cases are filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, of the county where either spouse resides. In Butler County, this is the Domestic Relations Court located in Hamilton. After a divorce decree or dissolution entry is journalized, it becomes part of the permanent case record maintained by the Clerk of Courts.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full case file or certified copies of a divorce decree: Contact the Butler County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division.
- Divorce certificate (summary vital record): Contact the Ohio Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics.
For older Butler County divorce records or records that predate the current digital system, you may need to visit the Clerk's office in person. The Clerk can advise whether a specific record is available electronically or only in paper or microfilm form.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Butler
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Clerk of Courts) | $1.00 per page plus $1.00 certification fee | Same day to several business days (in-person requests typically faster) |
| Regular (non-certified) copy of court document | $0.05 per page | Same day if requested in person |
| Divorce certificate (Ohio Dept. of Health — Vital Statistics) | $21.50 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Expedited divorce certificate (Vital Statistics) | $21.50 plus expedite/shipping fees | 5–7 business days |