Records of divorce in Napa County, California, are available through several official channels. NapaCourt.us allows you to quickly start searching for publicly available divorce information. Additionally, records are stored at the Napa County Superior Court, the Recorder–County Clerk office, and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH–Vital Records). The method of obtaining them depends on the type of document—court case, certificate, or certified copy—and the period when the divorce was finalized.
Napa Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases (dissolution of marriage) in Napa County are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Napa. The court's office keeps complete case files: petitions, court judgments, property division agreements, custody, and support orders. Basic case information can be found through the court's online case search system.
The state office for civil status records — California Department of Public Health, Vital Records — keeps divorce records only for the period from 1962 to June 1984. These records contain only brief abstracts, not full court documents.
Main court office:
Napa County Superior Court
Family law-related documents — divorce, annulment, legal separation — are filed through the court's Family Law Filing division.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Napa
In California, divorce cases fall under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the county where the petition is filed. In Napa County, this is the only court of general jurisdiction — there is no separate family court, but there is a specialized Family Law Division within the Superior Court.
After a court judgment of dissolution is issued, it remains in the court office's case file. If you need a copy of the judgment itself, a property division agreement, or a custody order, you should contact the court office.
Where to Contact Depending on Your Needs
- Complete court case file (judgments, agreements, petitions) — Superior Court office. Search available through the Research & Records page.
- Brief abstract for 1962–June 1984 — California Department of Public Health, Vital Records.
- Official county records (if the document was recorded in the registry) — Recorder–County Clerk office. Online search available through the Official Records portal, where documents are stored from 1848.
Napa County Recorder–County Clerk
California Department of Public Health — Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Napa
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of court document (Superior Court) | $0.50 per page + $40 certification fee | Typically 5–10 business days |
| Uncertified copy of court document (Superior Court) | $0.50 per page | Typically 5–10 business days |
| Court record search | $15 per name | Depends on the scope of the request |
| Certified copy of divorce abstract (CDPH, 1962–06/1984) | $18 | From several weeks to several months |