Yuba County Divorce Decree Records

Yuba County divorce decree records are held by the Superior Court in Marysville. The courthouse is at 215 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200, Marysville, CA 95901. Call (530) 740-1800 for court information. All dissolution cases filed in Yuba County are maintained here. The clerk's office processes requests for divorce documents. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $15 plus 50 cents per page. Plain copies are 50 cents per page. You can request records in person during business hours or send a written request by mail. The court website at yuba.courts.ca.gov has information about divorce procedures and records. County seat is Marysville.

Superior Court Information

Yuba County Superior Court is at 215 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200, in Marysville, CA 95901. This courthouse handles all case types for the county including family law. The clerk's office maintains divorce case files and handles record requests.

Visit the courthouse during business hours to request records in person. Bring photo identification. Provide the names of both parties to the divorce or the case number if you have it. Staff will locate your case file.

Court hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The courthouse closes on holidays. Call (530) 740-1800 before visiting to confirm hours and procedures. Court staff can answer basic questions about the records process.

According to yuba.courts.ca.gov, the court's Family Law Division handles dissolution cases. The website has frequently asked questions about divorce procedures and what happens after a divorce is filed. This information can help you understand the court process.

How to Get Record Copies

You can request divorce decree copies in person or by mail. For in-person requests, go to the courthouse at 215 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200, in Marysville. Visit the clerk's office. Tell staff you need copies from a divorce case.

Provide information about the case. You need the full legal names of both spouses. The case number helps if you have it. Without a case number, staff can search by name. Name searches may take extra time and could incur a search fee if they take over 10 minutes.

Tell the clerk whether you need certified or plain copies. Certified copies have the official court seal. They serve as legal proof of the divorce. You need certified copies for things like remarriage, name changes, or property transfers. Plain copies work for personal use but do not have legal standing.

For mail requests, send a letter to Yuba County Superior Court, 215 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200, Marysville, CA 95901. Your letter should include:

• Full legal names of both parties
• Date the divorce was filed or finalized
• Case number if you know it
• Which documents you need
• Type of copies (certified or plain)
• Your return address and contact phone

Include payment with your request. Make checks or money orders payable to Yuba County Superior Court. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage to return your documents. Processing time for mail requests varies based on court workload and whether your file is readily available or in storage.

Fee Schedule

Yuba County follows California state fee schedules. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $15 plus 50 cents per page according to research from the court. The $15 certification fee is set by California Government Code Section 70674.

Plain copy fees are 50 cents per page. Each side of paper counts as one page. If your divorce decree has eight pages, plain copies cost $4. Add the $15 certification fee if you need certified copies, bringing the total to $19.

Certifying other documents from your case costs $40. This includes orders, agreements, or other filings besides the dissolution judgment. The $40 certification fee applies in addition to the per-page copy fees.

Search fees may apply when the clerk must look up your case by name. If a name search takes more than 10 minutes, the fee is $15 under state law. Providing the case number helps avoid this fee. Call (530) 740-1800 to confirm current fees before submitting payment as costs can change.

Online Access Limits

California law restricts remote access to family law records. Courts cannot provide online access to divorce case documents under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.503. You must visit the courthouse to view the actual documents in your case file.

The court website may have general information about divorce procedures. You can learn about the process and requirements. But the site does not provide access to specific case documents. This rule protects privacy in family law matters.

Some basic case information might be searchable at the courthouse using public access terminals. You can look up case numbers and filing dates. Even with these terminals, full documents may not be viewable electronically. Many files remain in paper form only.

If you need to review documents before ordering copies, visit the courthouse in person. The clerk can pull your file for you to examine. You can then decide which documents to copy. This saves money compared to ordering everything without knowing what is in the file.

Access rules depend on your relationship to the case. Parties to the divorce have broader access than the general public. Some documents are confidential. The clerk can explain what records you can access based on your situation.

State Records Alternative

The California Department of Public Health kept some divorce information from 1962 through June 1984. They do not have full divorce decrees. They have certificates of record. These certificates show a divorce filing occurred but do not include the judgment.

A certificate of record lists the names of both parties, the county where filed, the filing date, and the case number. It does not prove the divorce was finalized or show the terms of the divorce. Most people need the actual decree from the court, not this certificate.

Information about state certificates is at cdph.ca.gov. Processing time for these certificates can exceed six months. This is much slower than getting records directly from the Superior Court.

For actual divorce decrees from any year, contact Yuba County Superior Court. The court is the official source for all divorce records. Even if your case falls within the state's date range, the court has the complete file while the state has only limited information. Legal purposes almost always require the decree from the court.

Legal Help Resources

Legal assistance is available if you need help with family law matters. The California Courts self-help website at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov provides guides about getting court records. These guides explain the process and what you need to provide.

Legal aid organizations offer free legal services to qualifying low-income residents. They handle family law cases including divorce. Contact legal aid offices serving Yuba County or nearby areas. They can tell you if you meet their income and case-type requirements.

The State Bar of California runs a referral service to connect people with lawyers. Call them to find a family law attorney in Yuba County. Many attorneys offer a first consultation at a reduced rate. This initial meeting lets you discuss your situation and get advice before hiring them.

Some courts operate self-help centers where staff assist people representing themselves. Check if Yuba County Superior Court has such a center. Self-help centers provide forms, instructions, and procedural guidance. Staff cannot give legal advice but can explain court processes and what forms you need.

The court website may also have self-help resources and forms you can download. Check the family law section for information about divorce procedures and requirements. Having the right forms and information before you visit can save time.

Nearby Counties

Yuba County is bordered by several other California counties. Each has its own Superior Court system handling divorce records.