Find Divorce Records in Greenlee County

Greenlee County divorce records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk office in Clifton. This small county in eastern Arizona sits along the New Mexico border. The clerk office stores all divorce decrees, petitions, and case files for the county. You can search these records in person at the courthouse or use online tools to look up case details. The office handles fewer cases than larger counties, which often means faster service when you need copies or certified documents for legal matters.

Greenlee County Superior Court Clerk

The Greenlee County Clerk of the Superior Court manages all divorce records for the county. Madeline Montoya serves as the current clerk. The office is on the first floor of the county building in Clifton. Staff can help you find records, make copies, and get documents certified when you need them for legal use or personal reasons.

The courthouse sits at 223 5th Street in Clifton. You can send mail to PO Box 1027, Clifton, AZ 85533. Call the clerk office at (928) 865-4242 with questions about your records request. Email works too. Send messages to greenleeSC@courts.az.gov and staff will reply within a few business days.

Business hours differ from standard court hours. The main office is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Superior Court itself keeps regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan your visit based on what you need. If you only need to pick up copies, the main office hours apply. If you have a court matter, the regular court schedule is what counts.

The screenshot below shows the Greenlee County clerk website where you can find contact details and office information.

The website lists all the services the clerk office provides, including help with divorce case files and court documents.

How to Search Greenlee County Divorce Records

You have a few ways to look up divorce records in Greenlee County. Coming to the courthouse in person is free. You can sit at a public terminal and search case records yourself. Staff will show you how to use the system if you need help. This works well when you want to review a file before you decide what copies to order.

The statewide eAccess portal lets you view Greenlee County court documents online. Each document costs ten dollars to download. The system covers divorce decrees, petitions, and other filings in the case. You can also verify the authenticity of certified documents through this portal. It runs around the clock, so you can search from home any time.

The Greenlee County courts department page explains how the local court system works. This helps if you need to understand which forms to file or how cases move through the system. The image below shows this page.

The courts department oversees all case types including divorce and family law matters.

Note: If you know the case number, searches go faster and cost less because staff do not need to research the file.

Greenlee County Divorce Record Fees

Copy costs follow the state rate of 50 cents per page. This applies to all court documents including divorce records. You pay this for each page copied from the case file. A typical divorce decree runs 5 to 15 pages depending on how complex the case was.

Certification adds 35 dollars per document. A certified copy carries the clerk seal that proves it is genuine. Banks, government agencies, and other organizations often require certified copies rather than plain ones. You pay the certification fee on top of copy costs. So a 10-page document would cost 5 dollars for copies plus 35 dollars for certification.

Arizona law under A.R.S. Section 12-284 sets these fee amounts for all Superior Court clerks. Greenlee County follows these rates without adding local surcharges. Payment methods include cash, money orders, and cashier checks. Call ahead to confirm if they take credit cards for your transaction.

Divorce Help in Greenlee County

The Arizona Courts Self-Service Center has free forms and guides for people handling their own divorce. You can download all the paperwork you need for a Greenlee County filing. Instructions walk you through each step. This works well for uncontested cases where both spouses agree on all terms.

Greenlee County uses the same divorce forms as other Arizona counties. The Self-Service Center has packets for dissolution with children and without. Pick the right one for your situation. Forms cover the petition, summons, response, and final decree. You can fill them out on your computer or by hand.

Arizona law requires a 60-day waiting period from service before a divorce can be finalized. This rule applies in Greenlee County just like everywhere else in the state. The clerk cannot waive this period. Use the time to gather any documents you need and prepare for your final hearing if one is required.

Low-income residents may qualify for help from legal aid groups that serve rural Arizona. These organizations provide free legal advice and sometimes representation in family law cases. Ask the clerk office for referrals to groups that serve Greenlee County. They can point you toward resources that may help with your situation.

Cities in Greenlee County

Greenlee County includes Clifton, Morenci, and Duncan. All divorce cases for these communities go through the Greenlee County Superior Court. Municipal courts in this county do not handle divorce filings or records. The county seat of Clifton is where you go for all divorce matters regardless of which town you live in.

Nearby Arizona Counties

If the divorce was filed in a different county, you need to contact that county clerk office. Greenlee County borders Graham County and Apache County in Arizona, plus counties in New Mexico.