Divorce records in Allegany County, New York, can be accessed through several channels. AlleganyNYCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Allegany County. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the divorce decree, the Allegany County Clerk's office, or the New York State Department of Health, which serves as the state vital records office. The method you choose depends on whether you need a court filing, a certified copy of the decree, or a divorce certificate.
Allegany County Divorce Records Search
In New York, divorce records are maintained by two separate entities: the court that granted the divorce and the New York State Department of Health. The Allegany County Supreme Court handles divorce cases, and the Allegany County Clerk's office stores filed judgments of divorce and related court documents. The New York State Department of Health maintains divorce certificates for divorces granted anywhere in the state from January 1963 to the present.
Records available through the county typically include:
- Judgments of divorce (divorce decrees)
- Settlement and separation agreements
- Custody and support orders
- Summonses, complaints, and other case filings
Divorce certificates from the state contain limited information — names of the parties, date of divorce, and county where it was granted — and are not the same as the full court file.
Allegany County Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Allegany County
In New York, divorce actions are filed in Supreme Court — the state's trial-level court of general jurisdiction. For Allegany County, this is the Allegany County Supreme Court, part of the 8th Judicial District. After a judge signs the judgment of divorce, the original is filed with the Allegany County Clerk's office, which acts as the clerk of the Supreme Court.
Here is where to go depending on what you need:
For Court Records (Judgment of Divorce, Case Filings, Settlement Agreements)
Contact the Allegany County Clerk, who maintains Supreme Court civil case files including divorce actions.
For a Divorce Certificate (Vital Record)
The New York State Department of Health issues divorce certificates for divorces granted in New York from 1963 onward. These are vital records — not court documents — and contain only summary information.
For divorces granted in New York City (any of the five boroughs), records are maintained by the City Clerk's office rather than the state. Allegany County divorces are not affected by this distinction.
For Older Records
Divorce records predating 1963 are generally only available from the county clerk where the divorce was granted. If the divorce took place in Allegany County, start with the Allegany County Clerk's office. Older records may require additional search time, and availability can vary.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Allegany County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate from NYS Department of Health | $30.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copy of divorce certificate (same order) | $30.00 each | Included with initial request |
| County Clerk — certified copy of judgment of divorce | $1.25 per page (minimum $5.00 certification fee) | Varies; in-person requests may be same day |
| County Clerk — record search (per name, per two-year period) | $5.00 | Varies |