Records of divorce in Lee County, Alabama, are available through several channels. LeeALCourt.us allows quick access to publicly available information on divorce records. Additionally, you can contact the Circuit Court that issued the decision, the court clerk's office, or the Alabama Department of Public Health — the state office of vital records. Online tools, personal visits, and mail requests all work to obtain the necessary documents.
Lee Divorce Records Search
In Lee County, divorce cases are handled by the Circuit Court of the 37th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. The clerk's office of this court maintains complete court records: divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and all related procedural documents. Separate from court records are divorce certificates maintained by the Center for Health Statistics at the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). The certificate confirms the fact of divorce but does not contain case details. For uncontested divorces, there is a 30-day waiting period after filing documents before a judge signs the decree — this is clarified on the Domestic Relations page of the Circuit Court.
The main office for court records search:
Lee County Circuit Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Lee
The filing and storage structure of records depends on the specific document needed — a full court decree or a brief certificate.
Circuit Court — Court Records
All divorce cases in Lee County go through the Circuit Court. After a judge issues a decree, the original remains in the court clerk's office. You should contact this office if you need:
- A copy of the divorce decree
- A property settlement agreement or alimony
- Child custody orders
- Any procedural documents from the case
Lee County Circuit Clerk
Alabama Department of Public Health — Certificates
ADPH maintains vital records, including divorce certificates for events that occurred in the state. This document is shorter than a court decree and is usually needed to confirm marital status — for example, when remarrying or for government agencies. Errors in the certificate are corrected only through the Circuit Court of the county where the divorce occurred.
A request can be submitted by mail by completing the official request form or through the ADPH forms page.
Center for Health Statistics, ADPH
The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts portal provides access to court case data across the state, including county courts.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Lee
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate search (ADPH) | $15.00 | 3–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional certificate copy (with one request) | $6.00 for each subsequent | With the main request |
| Certified copy of court decree (Circuit Clerk) | Depends on the document's volume; check with the clerk | Usually a few business days |