Divorce records in Coos County, Oregon, can be accessed through several channels. CoosCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Coos County Clerk's office, or the Oregon Health Authority's Center for Health Statistics, which serves as the state vital records office. Online court record tools, in-person requests, and mail-in orders are all available depending on the type of document you need.
Coos County Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Coos County are handled by the Coos County Circuit Court, which is part of the Oregon Judicial Department. The circuit court clerk's office maintains the official case files, including divorce decrees, judgments, settlement agreements, custody orders, parenting plans, and related filings. The Oregon Secretary of State's records inventory confirms that circuit court records — including domestic relations cases — are housed at the Coos County Courthouse in Coquille.
The state vital records office (Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Statistics) maintains divorce certificates — summary records of the divorce — for dissolutions granted statewide since May 1925. These certificates contain less detail than the full court file but can serve as proof that a divorce occurred.
Coos County Circuit Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Coos County
Understanding where different types of divorce documents are filed will help you contact the right office on the first try.
Coos County Circuit Court — Full Case Files
In Oregon, circuit courts have exclusive jurisdiction over dissolution of marriage cases. When a divorce is finalized in Coos County, the judgment of dissolution (the divorce decree) is entered and retained by the circuit court clerk. The complete case file — including the petition, response, settlement agreements, property division orders, custody and parenting plan orders, and any modification filings — stays with the court.
- Use this office when you need copies of the actual decree, settlement terms, custody orders, or any document filed during the case.
- You can search for basic case information online through the OJCIN OnLine portal (Oregon Judicial Case Information Network). A free search option is also available through the Oregon Judicial Department's records search page.
- For copies of documents from the case file, contact the Coos County Circuit Court records office directly or visit the courthouse in person.
Coos County Clerk — Older Divorce Records
Divorce records dating from May 1925 onward may also be available through the county clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. For historical records or records not yet digitized, contacting the Coos County Clerk's office may be necessary.
Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Statistics — Divorce Certificates
The state vital records office maintains divorce certificates (not full case files) for divorces granted in Oregon since May 1925. A divorce certificate is a summary document confirming the divorce occurred, listing the names of the parties, date, and county. It does not include settlement terms, custody arrangements, or property division details.
- Use this office when you need a certified divorce certificate for legal proof of divorce status — for example, to remarry, update identification, or for immigration purposes.
- Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person at the state office in Portland.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Coos County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified divorce certificate (Oregon Health Authority) | $25.00 | 2–3 weeks by mail |
| Additional certified copies of same certificate (same order) | $25.00 each | Included with initial order |
| Court record copy — standard (per page, Coos County Circuit Court) | $0.25 per page | Varies; typically 3–5 business days |
| Certified court document copy (Coos County Circuit Court) | $5.00 certification fee plus per-page copy cost | Varies; typically 3–5 business days |
| OJCIN OnLine subscription (detailed court record access) | Subscription-based; see OJCIN for current rates | Immediate online access |
| Free online case search (basic case information only) | Free | Immediate |