Cochise County Divorce Records

Cochise County divorce records are kept at the Clerk of the Superior Court with offices in Bisbee and Sierra Vista. This southeast Arizona county has a long history dating back to the 1880s and maintains court records from that era to the present day. The clerk office stores all divorce case files including petitions, decrees, and related documents. You can request copies in person, by mail, or through the online eAccess portal. Whether you need records for legal matters or personal reasons, the clerk staff can help you find what you need.

Cochise County Clerk of Superior Court

The Cochise County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains all divorce records for the county. Amy J. Hunley is the elected Clerk of the Court. The main office is in Bisbee at the historic courthouse on Quality Hill Road. This office has records going back to February 1881 when the county was formed. Staff can help you search for cases and get copies of divorce decrees and other documents.

The Bisbee office is at 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, AZ 85603. The mailing address is P.O. Box CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603. You can also mail requests to P.O. Drawer CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Call the office at 520-432-8600. The fax number is 520-432-4850. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email the clerk at cochiseclerk@courts.az.gov for general questions.

A second office in Sierra Vista serves residents in that area. It is at 100 Colonia De Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Both offices can help with divorce record requests. Pick whichever location is more convenient for you. Either office can access the same records system and process your request.

The screenshot below shows the Cochise County Clerk of the Superior Court main page.

Check the official Cochise County clerk page for current contact information and office hours.

This page shows how to reach the clerk office and what services are available for records requests.

How to Search Divorce Records in Cochise County

You can search for Cochise County divorce records several ways. In person visits let you review files directly. Online options give you access from home. Written requests work if you cannot visit in person. Each method has its own process and fees.

For in-person requests, fill out a Request for Court Records form at the courthouse. Staff will find your case and make copies while you wait if the file is available. Older files may be in storage and take longer to retrieve. The office can tell you how long it will take when you submit your request. Public records are free to view. You only pay when you want copies.

The Cochise County records request page explains how to get copies of court documents including divorce records.

Follow the instructions on this page to submit your request and learn about payment options.

Mail requests go to Clerk of Superior Court, Attention: Research, P.O. Drawer CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Include names, dates, and as much case information as you have. The research email is cochisecountyresearch@courts.az.gov if you want to ask questions before submitting a formal request. There is also an Online Records Request Form on the county website. The office does not accept personal checks. Use money order, cashier check, or credit card.

The eAccess portal provides 24/7 online access to Cochise County court documents. Each document costs ten dollars to view and download. This is the fastest way to get records if you know the case number. You can search by party name too. The system covers divorce cases and lets you download decrees and other filings right away.

Cochise County Divorce Record Fees

Copy fees are 50 cents per page for any court document. This rate is set by Arizona law and applies to all public records including divorce cases. Whether you request copies in person or by mail, the per page cost is the same. If your divorce decree is 15 pages, you pay 7.50 dollars for copies.

Certification costs 35 dollars per document. A certified copy has the clerk seal that proves the document is genuine. Courts, banks, and government agencies often need certified copies when you prove your divorce is final. You pay the certification fee on top of copy costs. A 15 page certified divorce decree would cost 7.50 in copies plus 35 dollars for certification, totaling 42.50 dollars.

Online payments go through Point and Pay. This is how you pay when requesting copies by mail or through the online form. The eAccess portal has its own payment system. Each document is ten dollars through eAccess regardless of page count. This can save money on longer documents but costs more for short ones. Compare which method works better for your situation.

The Cochise County Superior Court page provides more information about court services and fees.

This court page has details about the types of cases handled and how to work with the court system.

Divorce Help in Cochise County

The Arizona Courts Self-Service Center has forms and guides for people filing divorce without a lawyer. All the forms you need for Cochise County are free to download. Instructions walk you through each step. This resource works best for uncontested divorces where both parties agree on property, support, and custody issues.

Access to court records in Arizona follows A.R.S. Title 39 which covers public records. Most divorce records are public and open to anyone. Some records may be sealed by court order. If a record is sealed, you need a judge to approve access. The clerk can tell you if a specific case has restricted access when you make your request.

Filing for divorce in Cochise County requires meeting Arizona residency rules. Under A.R.S. Title 25, one spouse must live in Arizona for at least 90 days before filing. You can file in Cochise County if you or your spouse lives here. The clerk office can give you the forms and explain how to file. They cannot give legal advice about your specific situation.

Note: The clerk office does not provide legal advice but can answer questions about forms, procedures, and fees.

Cities in Cochise County

Cochise County includes Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, and several smaller towns. None of these cities meet the population threshold for separate pages on this site. All divorce cases for Cochise County residents go through the Superior Court in Bisbee. Municipal courts in Sierra Vista, Douglas, and other cities do not handle divorce cases. They only deal with traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and city code violations.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Divorce records are filed in the county where the case was heard. If your divorce happened in a different county, contact that county's clerk office. Cochise County borders several other Arizona counties and shares a border with Mexico.