Divorce Records in Maricopa County, AZ

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Arizona Vital RecordsOfficial

  Request certified birth and death certificates from the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records, the official state office.

  5-7 business days$20Online, mail, in personEligible person; ID + application

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • Time5-7 business days
  • Cost$20
  • RequiresEligible person; ID + application

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• Maricopa County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Maricopa County, AZ County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Maricopa County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).