Monday, April 21, 2014

Florida Divorce Court Records

By Ben Kingsley


In the Sunshine State, residents have the freedom to access public records anytime they need to. This is because Florida is one of the states in the US that follows the Freedom of Information Act. This mandate is important because it helps people ensure their safety by finding or gathering information about an individual they do not yet know that much about. In a world as unpredictable and dangerous as ours, this is an issue that should not be taken for granted. Nowadays, you'll never know who's telling the truth; you'll never know who your real friends are. So a background check, which is really easy to do, is essential. The first step is to find the right office or agency where you'll submit the divorce records Florida request.


In the Sunshine State, the main repository of public records is the Bureau of Vital Statistics, which operates under the Department of Health. The said office keeps divorce records that date back to June 6, 1927, as well as current dossiers, of course.

Each time you make a request, you are required to pay a $5 fee. However, if you do not know or are not certain about the exact date of the divorce, you will have to pay a $5 fee for the first year that's searched and an additional $2 fee for every succeeding year searched. You can search for records spanning up to two and a half years, more or less - or an equivalent of $50 for the total additional search. You can also request for a copy (or copies) of the record you requested, but you'll have to submit this request along with the original one. And you'll have to pay $4 for every additional copy you request. Pay the fees either by money order or personal check as the Bureau of Vital Statistics does not accept cash payments. For an updated list of fees, visit the office's website.

Florida's state office does not return fees for searches where the records are not found. Instead, you will be provided a certified statement verifying the unavailability of the record for one reason or another. You are also required to prepare a self-addressed stamped envelope.

If you're looking for a more convenient option, you don't need to search far too long. Just go online and look for a reliable independent record searcher and your problems will be on their way to oblivion. Online record searchers provide you access to public dossiers through their database. This database is available for use 24/7, which means you won't need to wait for days or weeks before getting the record you need. Simply enter the record details into the search box and you'll find what you're looking for in a matter of minutes!

Going for online record providers also saves you a lot of money. Even if they do not really offer divorce records free services, unlike state or government offices, they do not ask for a payment everytime you search for a record. Instead, you pay only once - and a very small fee at that. And in exchange for this minimal one-time fee, you will get unlimited access to their database, which means you can search for any public dossier you need anytime and anywhere. Sounds like an awesome deal, don't you think so?




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