Divorce records in St. Charles County, Missouri, are available through several channels. StCharlesCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about divorces in this county. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the circuit court that made the decision, at the court clerk's office, and through the Missouri Office of Vital Records. The type of document you need — a court case or a divorce certificate — determines where to apply.
St. Charles Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in St. Charles County are handled by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. The clerk's office of this court keeps complete case materials: divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and other related documents.
The state also records the fact of divorce. The Department of Health and Senior Services maintains a registry of divorce certificates — a brief document confirming the fact of marriage dissolution, without details of property agreements or custody. You can order a copy of the certificate at the state level or contact the local court clerk.
Online court document searches are available through the Case.Net system — the official portal of the Missouri judicial branch. Historical court records are stored in the Missouri State Archives.
St. Charles County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in St. Charles
In Missouri, divorce cases (dissolution of marriage) are filed with the Circuit Court — the court of general jurisdiction. For St. Charles County, this is the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. After the final decision is made, all case materials remain in the clerk's office of this court.
Where to apply depends on what you need:
- Complete court case (decrees, agreements, custody orders) — Circuit Court clerk's office.
- Divorce certificate (brief document confirming the fact) — State Office of Vital Records or local court clerk's office.
Circuit Court Clerk
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services — Bureau of Vital Records
Note: Some family case materials may have restricted access, especially if the case involves minor children. Check with the court clerk which documents are available for public viewing. Information about the marriage and divorce procedure in Missouri can be found on the state's official website.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in St. Charles
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (certified copy) — State Bureau of Vital Records | $15.00 | 7–10 business days (by mail) |
| Court record copy — Circuit Court clerk | $0.50–$1.00 per page | Usually 1–3 business days |
| Certified court copy | Additional certification fee (check with the clerk) | 1–5 business days |
| Record search in Bureau of Vital Records (search fee if record not found) | $15.00 | 7–10 business days |