Access Pinal County Divorce Records

Pinal County divorce records are held at the Clerk of the Superior Court in Florence. This growing county sits between Phoenix and Tucson along the Interstate 10 corridor. The clerk office keeps all divorce decrees, case filings, and related court documents for residents who filed in Pinal County. You can search these records online through the statewide court portal or visit the Florence courthouse in person. Staff can help you find the records you need and make copies for a small fee.

Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court

Rebecca Padilla serves as the Clerk of the Superior Court for Pinal County. Her office handles all divorce records along with other civil, criminal, and family court matters. The main office is at 971 North Jason Lopez Circle, Building A in Florence, Arizona 85132. You can also send requests by mail to P.O. Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132. The clerk office is the only place in Pinal County where you can get official copies of divorce records.

You can reach the clerk office by phone at 888-431-1311 toll free or 520-509-3555 for local calls. The fax number is 520-866-5320. Staff are ready to help you with record requests during regular business hours. They can look up case information if you have the names of the parties or a case number. Call ahead if you plan to visit so they can have files ready for you.

The Pinal County Clerk website has forms and information about requesting records. You can submit your request online through their electronic form. Staff will contact you within five business days to confirm what fees are due. This saves a trip to Florence if you know what records you need.

How to Search Pinal County Divorce Records

The statewide eAccess portal provides online access to Pinal County court documents. You can search for divorce cases by party name or case number. Each document costs ten dollars to view and download. The system works around the clock, so you can search from home at any time. This is the fastest way to get copies without driving to Florence.

In-person searches at the clerk office are free of charge. You walk in during business hours and ask staff to help you find a case. They will pull the file and let you look through it. When you want copies, you pay at the counter. This method works well when you need to review documents before deciding what to order. Staff can answer questions about the contents of the file.

The online request form lets you submit a records request without visiting the office. Fill out the form with names, dates, and any case numbers you know. Describe what documents you need. The clerk will search their system and let you know what is available and what it will cost. This works for people who cannot make the trip to Florence.

Note: Records from older cases may take extra time to locate since archived files must be pulled from storage.

Pinal County Divorce Record Fees

Copy fees are 50 cents per page. This is set by Arizona law and applies to all court documents including divorce records. You pay this for each page copied from the case file. A typical divorce decree runs five to ten pages, so copies cost between two and five dollars for most cases.

Certification costs 35 dollars per document. A certified copy has the clerk's raised seal proving the document is genuine. Courts, government agencies, and many employers require certified copies for official use. You pay the certification fee on top of the per-page copy cost. If your decree is eight pages, the total comes to four dollars for copies plus 35 dollars for certification.

Research fees apply when you do not have a case number. The clerk charges 35 dollars per year of records searched. If you know the approximate year of the divorce, the search is faster and costs less. Provide both spouses' names and any other details you have. More information helps the clerk find your case quickly without searching multiple years.

Postage and handling costs eight dollars. This covers shipping your documents through the mail. If you want faster service, ask about express mail options. Online payments can be made through the Point and Pay portal. The office accepts cash, money orders, and credit cards in person.

Divorce Resources in Pinal County

The Arizona Courts Self-Service Center has all the forms needed to file for divorce in Pinal County. Instructions walk you through each step of the process. You can download forms for free and fill them out at home. This helps people who want to handle their own divorce without hiring a lawyer.

Arizona law requires a 60-day waiting period from the date of service before a divorce can be finalized. This gives both parties time to respond and negotiate terms. Under A.R.S. Title 25, at least one spouse must have lived in Arizona for 90 days before filing. The Pinal County Superior Court follows these state requirements for all divorce cases.

Community Legal Services provides free help to qualifying low-income residents. They handle family law matters including divorce. Southern Arizona Legal Aid also serves Pinal County residents who meet income guidelines. Call ahead to find out if you qualify for their services. These groups can represent you in court or help you complete paperwork on your own.

The Pinal County Superior Court has a self-help center for people without lawyers. Staff cannot give legal advice, but they explain court procedures and help with forms. They can tell you which documents to file and where to submit them. Use this resource if you have questions while handling your own case.

Cities in Pinal County

Pinal County includes several cities and towns between Phoenix and Tucson. All divorce cases for these communities go through the Pinal County Superior Court in Florence. Municipal courts do not handle divorce matters.

Other Pinal County communities like Apache Junction, Coolidge, Eloy, and Maricopa also file divorce cases through the Florence courthouse. These cities do not have their own pages but use the same county clerk office for all divorce records.

Nearby Arizona Counties

If your divorce was filed in a different county, you need to contact that county's clerk office. Check where the original case was filed to find the right office for your records.