Divorce records in Hardin County, Kentucky can be accessed through several channels. HardinCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Hardin County. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk's office, or the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. Which office you contact depends on whether you need the full court case file or a divorce certificate.
Hardin County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Hardin County are maintained by two offices. The Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk keeps the official court case files, including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and all related filings. The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred, listing the parties' names, date, and county.
The Circuit Court Clerk's office is the starting point for anyone who needs copies of the actual court record. The collection includes:
- Divorce decrees and judgments
- Separation agreements and settlement documents
- Child custody and support orders
- Property division orders
- Motions and other case filings
Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Hardin County
In Kentucky, divorce cases are handled by Family Court in counties that have one, or by Circuit Court. Hardin County has a Family Court division, so divorce petitions are filed and heard there. After a divorce decree is entered, the official case record remains with the Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk's office at the Justice Center.
The court also reports the divorce to the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, which creates a divorce certificate. This is a separate document from the decree itself.
Which office to contact
- For the full divorce case file (decree, settlement, custody orders): Contact the Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk. You can request court records by visiting the office or calling.
- For a divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred): Contact the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics or the county where the decree was issued.
Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Hardin County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Circuit Court Clerk) | $5.00 per document | Same day to several business days if requested in person |
| Divorce certificate (Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics) | $6.00 | Approximately 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order, Vital Statistics) | $6.00 each | Included with original request |