Erie County Divorce Records

Erie County divorce records document the official legal dissolution of a marriage and the associated court decrees. The Supreme Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over these matrimonial actions, including separation and annulment proceedings. Although these files are part of the family court system, New York law seals them for 100 years to protect the privacy of the parties involved.

A typical divorce record contains the names of the parties, the index number, the filing date, and the final decree. The County Clerk maintains these records back to 1957, with files dating to 1830 retrievable upon request. To obtain a certified copy, an authorized person must submit a written, notarized statement and a search fee to the Erie County Clerk. These documents establish the legal status of the individuals and are essential for verifying the finality of the divorce.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Erie County	Erie County Supreme Court	25, Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York.	(716) 845-9301	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday