Divorce records in Box Elder County, Utah, can be accessed through several channels. BoxelderCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Box Elder County. You can also obtain records directly from the First District Court in Brigham City, which handles all divorce cases filed in the county. The Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics issues divorce certificates statewide. Between these resources, most people can locate the divorce documentation they need.
Box Elder Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Box Elder County are handled by the First District Court, which sits in Brigham City. The court clerk's office maintains the official case files, including divorce decrees, petitions, stipulated agreements, custody and support orders, and all related filings. These records date back to the court's establishment in 1851, though older historical indexes are held by the Utah State Archives.
The Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics separately maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred, listing the names of the parties, the date of the decree, and the county where it was granted. A divorce certificate is not the same as the full decree or case file.
To search for a Box Elder County divorce case online, use the Utah Courts Xchange portal, which provides case-level information for district court cases statewide. Note that some family law records may be classified as private under Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-202.02.
First District Court — Box Elder County
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Box Elder County
Utah's district courts have jurisdiction over all divorce and family law cases. In Box Elder County, that means the First District Court in Brigham City is where every divorce petition is filed and every decree is entered. After the judge signs the decree, it becomes part of the permanent court file maintained by the district court clerk.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, or other case documents — request these from the First District Court clerk in Brigham City.
- Divorce certificate (a summary vital record confirming the divorce) — order from the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
- Historical divorce records — for older Box Elder County cases, the Utah State Archives may hold indexed records and original documents.
First District Court — Box Elder County
Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics
You can order divorce certificates online through the state vital records office or submit a request by mail. Court documents such as the full decree must be obtained from the court itself, either in person or through the Xchange online portal where document images are available for purchase.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Box Elder County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Courts Xchange — case search (guest access) | Free | Immediate |
| Utah Courts Xchange — document image | $4.00 per image | Immediate (online) |
| Court record copy (uncertified, per page) | $0.25 | Varies; typically same day if in person |
| Certified court document copy | $4.00 plus $0.50 per page | Varies; allow several business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate — Utah Vital Records (standard) | $22.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate — Utah Vital Records (expedited online) | $22.00 plus processing/shipping fees | 5–7 business days |