How do I get a certified copy of my divorce decree in Oregon?

How do I get a certified copy of my divorce decree in Oregon?

If you need a certified copy of your divorce certificate, you should contact the Certification Unit of the Oregon Center for Health Statistics . They maintain certificates of all divorces in Oregon from 1925 until the present.

Are divorce decrees public?

Generally, court proceedings are public matters. When a court files divorce records under seal, confidential or sensitive information within those records remains private and doesn’t become a matter of public record. Courts can order entire records or portions of them to be filed under seal.

Do both parties get a copy of the decree absolute?

The application for a Decree Absolute of Divorce must be made on a special form which can be obtained from the court office. Once the Decree Absolute of Divorce is granted, copies will be sent to all parties in the proceedings. Once the Decree Absolute is issued, both parties are free to re-marry.

Are decree absolute public record?

The Decree Absolute, the final order in the divorce proceedings which brings the marriage to an end legally, is the only publicly available document.