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Boone County Divorce Records

The formal termination of a marriage, known as dissolution (divorce), is handled as a legal proceeding in Boone County. These cases are heard in the Family Division of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Boone County. The documents generated from these proceedings, commonly referred to as "divorce records" or "divorce court records," are kept as part of the official, permanent judicial record.

Most documents within a divorce file, including petitions, orders, and decrees, are presumed public under Missouri Court Operating Rule 2. Consequently, anyone can inspect these records via the Missouri Case.Net portal, by visiting the county courthouse to examine or copy records, or by submitting a copy request to the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Confidential records, such as minors’ names, Social Security numbers, and proposed parenting plans, are not disclosed to the general public.

County

Court Name

Address

Phone Number

Office Hours

Boone County

Boone County Family Division - 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri

Boone County Courthouse

705 East Walnut Street

Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 886-4000

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for observed holidays

It is necessary to distinguish between a divorce file (case record) and a divorce certificate in Boone County, though both fall under the broad category of "divorce records." The divorce file is strictly a court record held by the Circuit Clerk and contains all associated case records, including the official Decree of Dissolution of Marriage. The decree carries the specific terms and conditions of the dissolution.

In contrast, the divorce certificate is a single-page "vital record" issued by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in Jefferson City. Its purpose is to provide simple legal proof of status for needs such as remarriage, insurance, or government applications. Unlike open court records, vital records in Missouri are not accessible to the general public. They can only be requested by specific individuals or entities as defined by state law. Understanding this distinction is crucial for anyone seeking formal divorce documentation in Boone County.