Find Placer County Divorce Decree

Placer County divorce decree records are maintained by the Superior Court at 10820 Justice Center Drive in Roseville. Phone number is 916-408-6000. This courthouse handles all family law cases for Placer County. You can get copies of your divorce decree from the records division. Certified copies of dissolution records cost $15 under California law. Other certified documents are $40. Plain copies are 50 cents per page. Search fees are $15 per name if you do not have a case number. The court is open Monday through Friday during business hours. You can request records in person or by mail. Some cases may have information searchable online through the court's case management system. Staff can help you locate your case and explain the process for getting the documents you need. Roseville is the county seat and the main location for all court records in Placer County.

Superior Court Location

Placer County Superior Court is at 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. Phone is 916-408-6000. This is the main courthouse for the county. All divorce cases are filed and maintained here. The records division handles requests for copies of court documents.

Court hours are Monday through Friday. Call ahead to confirm current hours and ask if you need an appointment for certain services. Some services may be available only at specific times. The clerk can tell you when to come if you plan to visit in person.

When you contact the court, have your case number ready if you have it. If not, provide the full names of both parties and the approximate date of the divorce. The clerk can search for your case. Be aware that search fees of $15 per name apply when you do not have a case number.

Placer County may have online case search tools. Check the court website to see what information is available remotely. Basic case details like case numbers and hearing dates may be searchable. Full documents require a formal request to the court.

Requesting Copies

You can request divorce decree copies in person or by mail. For in-person requests, visit 10820 Justice Center Drive in Roseville during court hours. Bring photo ID. Tell the clerk what documents you need. Provide your case number or the information needed to look up your case. Pay the fees. If your file is available, you may get copies the same day.

For mail requests, write to Placer County Superior Court, Records Division, 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. Your letter should include the case number or both parties' names, the date of divorce, what documents you need, whether you need certified or plain copies, and your contact information and mailing address.

Enclose payment by check or money order made payable to Placer County Superior Court. Do not send cash. You can call ahead to get a cost estimate. Or estimate based on the fees listed below. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope if the court requires it.

Processing time for mail requests is usually two to four weeks. It can be longer if the file is in storage or the court has a backlog. The court will mail the copies to you when ready.

Fee Information

Placer County follows California's statewide fee schedule for court records. A certified copy of a divorce decree costs $15. This is set by California Government Code Section 70674. The $15 covers certification of the dissolution record.

Copy fees are 50 cents per page. This applies to both certified and plain copies. A six-page divorce decree would cost $15 for certification plus $3 for copies, totaling $18. Certifying other documents from your case file, such as orders or agreements, costs $40 per document plus copy fees.

Search fees of $15 per name apply when the court must look up your case without a case number. This is allowed by California law for searches over 10 minutes. You can avoid this fee by providing your case number. Use any available online case search to find your case number before submitting a request.

Payment can be made by cash, check, or money order. For in-person requests, cash is usually accepted. For mail requests, send a check or money order only. Make it payable to Placer County Superior Court.

What Records Contain

A divorce decree is the final court order ending a marriage. It states the names of both spouses. It gives the date the divorce became final. It may include terms about property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support. The content depends on what was decided in your case. Some decrees are short. Others are longer if the case was complex.

You can also request other documents from your case file. Settlement agreements show what both parties agreed to. Petitions and responses are the initial court filings. Court orders address specific issues like custody and support. Each document can be copied separately. Tell the clerk exactly what you need.

Online Access

California law restricts online access to family law records for privacy reasons. You cannot view full divorce case files remotely over the internet. Placer County may have a case search tool on its website. You might be able to look up case numbers and basic information. But actual documents require a formal request to the court.

Check the Placer County Superior Court website to see what online services are available. Some counties offer online case indexes or calendars. Others have limited web services. The court can tell you what information is accessible online for your case.

If online access is limited, traditional methods work well. Call the court. Visit in person. Send a mail request. These methods are reliable and the staff can guide you through the process.

According to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov, you can request court records in person, by mail, and sometimes online. Each county decides what online services to offer based on technology and resources.

Privacy Protections

Divorce records are public in California but some information is protected. Social security numbers, addresses of protected parties, and details about minor children may be redacted. The court provides copies with appropriate privacy protections in place.

If you were a party to the divorce, you have access to your full case file. If you are not a party, certain records may be restricted. The clerk can explain what is available based on your relationship to the case.

California Rules of Court limit remote online access to family law records. Full case files are not viewable from home over the internet. You can see basic case information online but actual documents require a request to the court. This protects privacy while still allowing access to public records.

The California Courts website explains public access to court records. It covers fees, search rules, and privacy protections. Placer County follows these statewide guidelines.

Archived Records

Older divorce cases may be stored off-site in archives. If your divorce was finalized several years ago, the file might not be at the courthouse. The court will retrieve it for you. This takes extra time. Some counties charge a retrieval fee for archived files. Ask the clerk if this applies in Placer County and how long retrieval takes.

Very old records from many decades ago may be stored on microfilm or in special formats. The court can tell you what is available for your specific case. Processing very old records may take longer than recent cases.

Legal Help Resources

If you need help with a family law matter in Placer County, resources are available. The Superior Court may have a self-help center. Call 916-408-6000 to ask. Self-help services are usually free. Staff can help you fill out forms and understand court procedures. They cannot give legal advice but they can guide you through the process.

Legal aid organizations serve low-income people in California. Legal Services of Northern California may cover Placer County. They handle family law cases including divorce. There are income limits. Contact them to see if you qualify for free or low-cost legal help.

The California Courts self-help website at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov has guides and downloadable forms. You can learn about divorce procedures. You can get the forms you need for free. This resource helps people who represent themselves without a lawyer.

Private family law attorneys practice in Placer County. The State Bar of California has a lawyer referral service. You can get connected to an attorney who handles divorce cases. Initial consultations may have a fee. Ask about costs when you contact them.

Cities in Placer County

Placer County includes one city with population over 100,000. Residents file for divorce at Placer County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

Placer County is near several other California counties. Each has its own Superior Court for family law cases.