Search Apache County Divorce Records

Apache County divorce records are stored at the Clerk of the Superior Court in St. Johns. This rural county in northeast Arizona sits along the New Mexico border and covers a large area with a small population spread across several communities. The clerk office handles all divorce filings for the county and keeps records going back many years. You can search these divorce records online at no cost or visit the courthouse in person to review case files. The office staff can help you find records and get copies of any documents you need for legal or personal use.

Apache County Clerk of Superior Court

The Apache County Clerk of the Superior Court is where you go for divorce records in this county. Annell Hounshell serves as the Clerk of the Court. The office is in the Apache County Superior Court House at 70 W. 3rd South Street in St. Johns. This is the only location in the county where you can file for divorce or request copies of divorce records. Staff can help you search for cases, pull files from storage, and make copies of the documents you need.

You can reach the clerk office by phone at (928) 337-7550. The fax number is (928) 337-2771. Mail requests go to PO Box 365, St. Johns, AZ 85936. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The office is closed on weekends and government holidays. If you plan to visit, calling ahead helps. The staff can have your file ready when you arrive if they know what you need.

The screenshot below shows the Apache County Clerk of the Court page where you can find contact details and learn about services offered.

Visit the Apache County Clerk of Court website to see office information and records request details.

This page has all the contact numbers and explains how to request divorce records in Apache County.

How to Search Divorce Records in Apache County

In-person searches are free at the Apache County clerk office. You can walk in during office hours and search records at no charge. Staff will help you find what you need. This works well if you want to review a case before paying for copies. You can look at the full file and then decide which pages you need. This saves money because you only pay for the pages that matter to you.

Online access to Apache County divorce records is available through the Arizona courts system. Cases since 1995 are in the online database. The statewide eAccess portal lets you view and download documents from home. Each document costs ten dollars. You can search by party name or case number if you have it. The online system runs all day and night, so you can search whenever it fits your schedule.

The Apache County Superior Court page provides more details about court services and records access.

This court information page explains the types of cases handled and how to access records.

If you do not know the case number, you can ask the clerk to search for you. There is a search fee of 30 dollars. The clerk will look through records to find the divorce case. Having both spouse names and the year helps narrow the search. The more details you give, the faster they can find your records.

Apache County Divorce Record Fees

Copy fees in Apache County are 50 cents per page. This is the same rate used across Arizona. You pay this for each page of a divorce decree, petition, or any other court document. If your file is 20 pages and you want the whole thing, that comes to 10 dollars for copies.

Certification costs 30 dollars per document. A certified copy has a raised seal that shows it is genuine. Many places need certified copies when you prove a divorce happened. Banks, employers, and government agencies often ask for this. You pay the certification fee on top of copy costs. So a 10 page certified divorce decree would cost 5 dollars in copies plus 30 dollars for certification, which totals 35 dollars.

The search fee is 30 dollars when you need the clerk to find records without a case number. This covers the time staff spend looking through records. If you come in and search yourself, there is no search fee. You only pay for copies when you find what you need. Calling ahead with names and dates can help the clerk find your case faster, which keeps your costs down.

Filing fees for new divorce cases are also set by the court. A petition for dissolution of marriage costs 256 dollars in Apache County. The response fee is 167 dollars. These fees apply when you file a new case, not when you request copies of old records. Fee waivers may be available if you cannot afford court costs.

Divorce Resources in Apache County

The Arizona Courts Self-Service Center has free forms and guides for people handling divorce without a lawyer. You can download every form needed to file for divorce in Apache County. The site has step by step guides that explain the process from start to finish. This works well for uncontested divorces where both spouses agree on all terms.

Arizona law requires that one spouse live in the state for at least 90 days before filing for divorce. This is called the residency requirement under A.R.S. Title 25. You can file in Apache County if you or your spouse meets this requirement and lives in the county. Military members stationed in Arizona also qualify even if their legal home is another state.

Legal aid is limited in rural areas like Apache County. The Self-Service Center is your best free resource. You can also contact the clerk office with questions about forms and procedures. Staff cannot give legal advice but they can explain how the court process works. They answer questions about filing deadlines, required forms, and where to submit documents.

Note: Always check with the clerk office for current fee amounts before filing, as fees can change from time to time.

Cities in Apache County

Apache County has several small towns but no cities that meet the population threshold for separate pages. St. Johns is the county seat and largest community. All divorce cases for residents in Apache County go through the Superior Court in St. Johns. Towns like Springerville, Eagar, and Sanders are all part of this court district. Municipal courts in these areas do not handle divorce cases.

Nearby Arizona Counties

If your divorce was filed in a different county, you need to contact that county's clerk office. Apache County borders several other counties in Arizona and New Mexico. Check where the case was filed before making a records request.