Roseville Divorce Decrees

Roseville divorce decree records are handled by Placer County Superior Court. This city of 147,000 residents files divorce cases at the courthouse. The main courthouse is at 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. All divorce files remain with the Superior Court. You can get certified copies from the court records office. Copies cost 50 cents per page. Search fees are $15 per name if you do not have a case number. Certification fees vary by document type. You can request records in person or by mail. The court provides online case search for public access to case information.

Placer County Courthouse

Roseville is the largest city in Placer County. The Superior Court courthouse is at 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. Phone is (916) 408-6000. This location serves Roseville and much of Placer County.

You file new divorce petitions at the courthouse. You attend hearings in the courtrooms. When your divorce is final, the court issues your decree from this location. Placer County Superior Court handles all family law matters for the county including divorce cases.

The courthouse has civil, criminal, and family law divisions. Court records are maintained by the records office. Staff can help you locate your case file and explain the process for requesting copies of documents.

Placer County provides information about court services on their website. Forms, fee schedules, and instructions are available online. Self-help resources help people who represent themselves in divorce cases.

Fees follow state law. Search fee is $15 per name if you do not have a case number. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Certification fees vary depending on the type of document. Always verify current fees with the court before submitting requests.

Requesting Divorce Decree Copies

To get a copy of your Roseville divorce decree, contact Placer County Superior Court. Visit the courthouse at 10820 Justice Center Drive during business hours. Bring photo ID. Provide your case number or both party names and approximate divorce date.

Fees follow state law and local schedules. Search fee is $15 per name if no case number is provided. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Certification fees vary by document type. Certified divorce decrees typically cost $15 based on state law for dissolution judgments.

For in-person requests, go to the records office during courthouse hours. Pay with cash, check, or credit card. If your file is readily available, processing may be completed within days. If files are in storage, it takes longer. Staff will tell you when copies are ready or can mail them to you.

For mail requests, write to Superior Court of California, County of Placer, 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. Include full names of both parties, case number if known, approximate divorce date, specific documents needed, and your return address. Enclose payment made to Placer County Superior Court. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Processing time varies based on file location and court workload. Recent cases with on-site files process faster. Older cases with off-site files take longer. Plan for one to several weeks for mail requests. Always confirm current fees before sending payment.

For older cases in storage, there may be additional retrieval time and fees. Contact the court to ask about your case. Staff can tell you if your file is on-site or in storage. This helps you estimate processing time for your request.

Note: Always verify courthouse hours and current fees before visiting or mailing requests.

Online Case Information

Placer County provides online case information through the court's public access system. You can search for cases by party name or case number. The system shows case information for various case types including family law matters.

The online system displays case summaries, party information, filing dates, and case status. You can view registers of actions listing all filed documents and court dates. This helps you track case progress and see what documents are in your file.

California law restricts remote access to family law documents. Under California Rules of Court Rule 2.503, courts cannot provide full public remote access to family law case files. You see case information online, but actual divorce documents require courthouse visits or written requests.

If you cannot find your case online, call the courthouse at (916) 408-6000. Staff can help search for your case. There is a $15 search fee per name if you do not have a case number and staff must conduct a search.

Legal Resources for Roseville Residents

Placer County offers resources for people handling divorce cases. The Superior Court provides self-help services. The court website has forms, instructions, and information about court procedures. Self-help resources are available online and at the courthouse.

Legal Services of Northern California serves low-income residents in Placer County with free legal help. They handle family law matters including divorce. Call to see if you meet income eligibility requirements. Services may include advice, document preparation, and representation.

Placer County Bar Association may operate a lawyer referral service. Contact the bar association to connect with family law attorneys practicing in Roseville and Placer County. Consultation fees vary by attorney.

Family Law Facilitator services may be available at the courthouse. Facilitators help with child support and provide information about family law procedures. Ask at the courthouse about facilitator hours and available services.

Roseville City Hall does not handle court records. Municipal offices cannot provide divorce decrees or court documents. All divorce records are maintained by Placer County Superior Court. Contact the court, not city government, for divorce records.

Several family law attorneys practice in Roseville. Local attorneys know the courthouse and local procedures. Consider consulting an attorney if you need legal advice about your divorce case or help with complex issues.

California Divorce Law

California is a no-fault state. You do not prove wrongdoing. The grounds are irreconcilable differences or permanent legal incapacity. Most cite irreconcilable differences. This applies to all California divorces.

California has a mandatory six-month waiting period. Under California Family Code Section 2339, no divorce is final until six months after service. Even if you agree, you wait six months. The court cannot finalize it earlier.

Residency requirements must be met. One spouse must have lived in California for six months and in Placer County for three months before filing. New Roseville residents may need to wait to establish residency. The court checks residency at filing.

The court clerk keeps all divorce records per California Family Code Section 2338. The clerk notifies parties when judgment is entered. The clerk maintains files for future copy requests. This ensures proper record keeping.

Clerks report divorce judgments monthly to the State Registrar under California Health and Safety Code Section 103200. The state tracks divorces for statistics. However, actual decrees come only from the Superior Court, not state offices.

Nearby Cities

Sacramento is southwest in Sacramento County with 525,000 residents. Elk Grove is south in Sacramento County with 178,000 residents. Cities in different counties use their own county court systems.

Lincoln is north in Placer County with about 50,000 residents. Rocklin is east in Placer County with about 72,000 residents. All Placer County cities file divorce cases with the same Superior Court system.

For complete information about Placer County divorce records, visit the Placer County page. That page has details about courthouse locations, online services, fees, and procedures for the entire county including Roseville.