Divorce records in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can be accessed through several channels. GloucesterCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also obtain records directly from the Superior Court of New Jersey's Family Division in Gloucester County, the Gloucester County Clerk's Office, or the New Jersey Department of Health's Office of Vital Statistics. The right office depends on whether you need a court filing or a vital record certificate.
Gloucester County Divorce Records Search
In New Jersey, divorce cases are heard by the Superior Court, Family Division. For Gloucester County, the Family Division of the Superior Court maintains divorce case files — including divorce decrees (formally called Judgments of Divorce), settlement agreements, custody orders, support orders, and related motions. These records are kept at the Gloucester County courthouse in Woodbury.
The New Jersey Department of Health does not issue divorce decrees. Instead, the state directs requestors to the Superior Court Records Center for certified copies of divorce judgments. The Department of Health's Office of Vital Statistics maintains only a limited index of divorce records.
To search for a Gloucester County divorce case online, you can use the NJ Courts case search tool, which provides public access to civil and family case information. For in-person requests, visit:
Gloucester County Superior Court — Family Division
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Gloucester County
All divorce cases in Gloucester County are filed with and adjudicated by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division — Gloucester County. After a judge signs the Judgment of Divorce, the decree is entered by the court clerk and becomes part of the permanent case file at the courthouse.
Here is where to go depending on what you need:
- Court record of the divorce (Judgment of Divorce, settlement agreement, custody orders, motions): Contact the Family Division at the Gloucester County courthouse or request copies of court records through the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
- Vital record / divorce certificate: New Jersey does not issue a separate divorce certificate through the Department of Health. Certified copies of Judgments of Divorce are available only from the Superior Court. The NJ Department of Health confirms this on its website.
- Older or archived records: Divorce records from closed cases may be stored at the Superior Court Records Center in Trenton. You can request these through the court clerk.
Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division — Gloucester County
Superior Court Clerk's Office (Statewide)
If you need court forms for requesting records or filing motions related to a divorce case, the NJ Courts forms catalog provides downloadable documents. For general county government records requests, Gloucester County accepts submissions through its OPRA request process, though court records are handled separately by the judiciary.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Gloucester County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of court record (per page) | $0.75 | Varies; in-person requests may be same-day |
| Certified copy of Judgment of Divorce | $15.00 | 1–4 weeks if requested by mail |
| Exemplified copy (with court seal and attestation) | $25.00 | 2–4 weeks |
| Apostille (for international use, issued by NJ Secretary of State after court certification) | $25.00 | Varies by agency |