Divorce records in Hanover County, Virginia, can be accessed through several channels, including online tools, the circuit court that issued the decree, and the state vital records office. HanoverCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Hanover County. You can also request records directly from the Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk's office, or obtain divorce certificates through the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
Hanover Divorce Records Search
In Virginia, divorce cases are heard exclusively by the circuit courts. The Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk maintains the official court file for every divorce granted in the county. These records include the final divorce decree, property settlement agreements, custody and support orders, and all related filings submitted during the case.
The clerk's office also collects the completed VS-4 form — Virginia's Report of Divorce or Annulment — which must be submitted before the court enters a final decree. This form is forwarded to the Virginia Department of Health, which maintains statewide divorce verification records.
You can search for Hanover County circuit court case information online through the Court Case Information page or the Virginia Courts Case Information system.
Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Hanover
All divorce cases in Hanover County are filed in and adjudicated by the Hanover County Circuit Court. Virginia's general district courts and juvenile and domestic relations district courts do not grant divorces — only the circuit court has that authority.
After the court enters a final divorce decree, the record remains on file with the Circuit Court Clerk. The requesting party must also submit a completed VS-4 form to the clerk's office before the decree is entered, which is then reported to the state.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, or case filings — contact the Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk.
- Divorce verification or divorce certificate — contact the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk
Virginia Department of Health — Office of Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Hanover
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce verification/certificate from Virginia Office of Vital Records | $12.00 | 3–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order, VDH) | $12.00 each | Included with original order |
| Court record copies (Circuit Court Clerk, non-certified) | $0.50 per page | Varies; typically same day for in-person requests |
| Certified copy of court document (Circuit Court Clerk) | $2.00 for certification plus $0.50 per page | Varies; typically same day to a few business days |