Divorce records in Alexandria, Virginia, can be accessed through online tools, the circuit court that issued the decree, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and the state vital records office. AlexandriaCourt.us can help find publicly available divorce record information for Alexandria. You can also request records directly from the Alexandria Circuit Court Clerk's Office, which maintains divorce case files, or from the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records, which keeps divorce verification records statewide.
Alexandria Divorce Records Search
In Alexandria, divorce records are maintained by two separate offices, each holding different types of documentation:
- The Clerk of the Alexandria Circuit Court accepts divorce complaints and supporting pleadings, and maintains the full case record — including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and related filings.
- The Virginia Office of Vital Records maintains divorce certificates and verification records reported by circuit courts across the state.
The Clerk's Office holds the most complete divorce records for cases adjudicated in Alexandria. Case information may also be searchable through the Virginia Courts Online Case Information System, which provides basic case status details for circuit court cases statewide.
Alexandria Circuit Court — Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Alexandria
Alexandria is an independent city in Virginia, and all divorce cases are handled by the Alexandria Circuit Court (18th Judicial Circuit). Virginia's circuit courts have exclusive jurisdiction over divorce proceedings — General District Courts do not hear divorce cases.
Here is where to go depending on what you need:
For Court Records (Decrees, Settlement Agreements, Custody Orders, Full Case Files)
Contact the Clerk of the Alexandria Circuit Court. The Clerk's Office maintains the official divorce case file, including the final decree, any property settlement agreements, support orders, and custody arrangements entered by the court.
For Divorce Certificates or Verification Records
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that verify a divorce occurred. Under Virginia law, divorce records held by the Office of Vital Records are restricted to immediate family members for the first 25 years after the event. After 25 years, they become public information.
The Alexandria Health Department Vital Records office notes that the Circuit Court Clerk's Office does not have a standalone divorce application — divorce records are part of the court's civil case files.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Alexandria
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate from Virginia Office of Vital Records | $12.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order) | $6.00 each | Included with original order |
| Court record copy (non-certified) — Circuit Court Clerk | $0.50 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court document — Circuit Court Clerk | $2.00 for certification plus $0.50 per page | Same day to several business days |