Weber County Divorce Decree Records
A Weber County Divorce Decree is the official court order that terminates a marriage in this northern Utah county. The Second District Court in Ogden handles all dissolution cases for Weber County residents. The District Court Clerk at 2525 Grant Avenue maintains every divorce record and can provide certified copies. Weber County is the fourth most populous county in Utah and offers extensive online access tools, a county law library, and local vital records services that make it easier to obtain a Divorce Decree here than in many other counties.
Weber County Quick Facts
Weber County Second District Court
The Second District Court in Ogden is the official court for Weber County divorce cases. The District Court Clerk at this courthouse keeps all records and can issue certified copies of decrees. The Second District also serves Davis and Morgan counties. Weber County was founded in 1850 and sits along the Wasatch Front, stretching from the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake to the Wasatch Mountains.
The Second District Court is at 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 395-1079. The public counter is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. Staff can search records by name or case number and provide copies while you wait. The Weber County Clerk/Auditor is at 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 101, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 399-8428. This office handles county administrative functions including marriage licenses, while divorce decrees are filed at the District Court.
The Weber County official website at webercountyutah.gov provides links to county offices, online services, voter registration, and transparency records including financial reports and meeting minutes.
The Weber County official website is a central resource for county services and connects residents to the Second District Court and county clerk for record requests.
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Second District Court 2525 Grant Avenue Ogden, UT 84401 Phone: (801) 395-1079 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
How to Search Weber County Divorce Decree Records
Weber County offers several ways to find a Divorce Decree. The Utah Courts XChange system at xchange.utcourts.gov is the primary online search tool. XChange covers cases filed after 1997. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. A monthly subscription is $30 for up to 200 searches. Individual searches and document views are available at lower per-unit rates. Basic case details such as filing date, parties involved, and current status are visible online. Full documents require a courthouse visit or written request.
Parties to a case can use mycase.utcourts.gov for free. This portal provides document access and hearing notifications for your own Weber County divorce case. It is more detailed than the public XChange system and costs nothing for case parties.
To search in person at the Second District Court in Ogden, bring the full names of both spouses, the approximate year of divorce, and a valid photo ID. Staff can search the case index and provide copies. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. Additional search time is billed at the staff hourly rate. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $8.00 plus $0.50 per page. Exemplified copies cost $10.00 plus $0.50 per page. An apostille from the Lieutenant Governor's office costs $10.00.
For historical Weber County divorce records going back to the 1800s, contact the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov. Weber County civil and criminal case files from 1852 to 1882 are in the Archives collection. FamilySearch has digitized many of these older records and offers free online access.
Note: Weber County marriage records go back to 1887, and records more than 75 years old are public. Records within 75 years are restricted to the subject, immediate family, or legal representatives under Utah vital records law.
Weber County Divorce Decree Filing Process
Filing a divorce in Weber County starts at the Second District Court Clerk's window at 2525 Grant Avenue in Ogden. You submit your Petition for Divorce and pay the filing fee of approximately $330. The clerk assigns a case number. Under Utah Code § 30-3-1, at least one spouse must have been a resident of Utah and Weber County for at least three months before filing. Ogden, Roy, and other Weber County cities all fall under the Second District Court.
After filing, you serve the respondent with the petition and summons. You can use the Weber County Sheriff, a private process server, or certified mail. Proof of service is filed with the clerk. Utah allows no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences under § 30-3-1. Fault grounds include adultery, willful desertion for more than one year, habitual drunkenness, felony conviction, and cruel treatment causing bodily injury or great mental distress.
Cases involving minor children require both parents to complete the mandatory divorce orientation course under Utah Code § 30-3-11.2 before the court can enter a final decree. This course covers children's needs during and after the divorce process. Utah is the only state with this added orientation requirement on top of the standard parent education program.
The mandatory waiting period under Utah Code § 30-3-18 is 30 days for cases without minor children and 90 days for cases with children. Courts can waive these periods only for extraordinary circumstances. When the judge signs the decree, it becomes absolute under Utah Code § 30-3-7. Property and support terms in any Weber County decree are governed by Utah Code § 30-3-5.
What Weber County Divorce Decree Records Contain
A full Weber County divorce case file contains the complete record of the proceedings. Key documents include the Petition for Divorce, Summons and proof of service, Financial Declarations, Child custody and support documents, Parenting plans, Property Settlement Agreements, Temporary Orders, any Answer and Counterclaim filed, Stipulations, Court hearing transcripts, and the final Decree of Divorce.
The Divorce Decree is the main document most people need. It dissolves the marriage and contains all court orders on property, debts, child custody, child support, and spousal support. Certified copies of the decree are required for name changes, property title transfers, opening financial accounts, and many other legal matters. The Second District Court Clerk in Ogden issues certified copies for $8.00 plus $0.50 per page.
Weber County divorce records are public under Utah Code § 63G-2-201. Anyone can request to view or copy them. Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and details about minor children are protected and redacted from public copies under Utah Code § 63G-2-302. The decree itself stays open to public inspection.
Weber County Marriage and Vital Records
Weber County Clerk/Auditor handles marriage licenses. The office is at 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 320, Ogden, UT 84401, hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Marriage license fees are $50. These records are often researched alongside divorce records, particularly for genealogy and legal name verification.
The Weber County Clerk marriage page allows residents to search marriage license records going back to 1887. Records more than 75 years old are available online to the public at no charge. Records within 75 years require an authorized request form and valid photo ID. This online search tool makes it easy to locate a marriage record that predates a divorce you are researching.
The Weber County Clerk marriage records page is useful when you need to verify the marriage that preceded a Weber County Divorce Decree, or when researching family history that includes both marriage and divorce events.
The Weber-Morgan Health Department at 477 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 399-7130, provides vital records including divorce certificates for Weber County cases from 1978 through 2010. As of August 21, 2024, proof of relationship is required for all requests. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Email: vitalrecords@webercountyutah.gov. This local option is convenient for Weber County residents who want to avoid ordering through the state office in Salt Lake City.
Weber-Morgan Health provides divorce certificates specifically for Weber County cases from 1978 to 2010, making it a convenient local source for certified vital records.
Weber County Law Library and Legal Help
Weber County has a public law library that helps residents with legal research. The Weber County Law Library is at 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 101, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 399-8428. It holds form books, sample documents, and public computer terminals for online legal research. A law librarian is available to assist but cannot provide legal advice. The library has divorce forms and research materials for self-represented litigants.
Utah Legal Services has an Ogden office at 893 24th Street, Suite 300, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 394-9431. This office provides free legal help to people with low income, including assistance with Weber County divorce cases. Income eligibility requirements apply. Call ahead to ask about current services and availability.
The Utah Courts Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) at utcourts.gov generates customized divorce forms through a guided interview. OCAP charges a $20 fee with fee waivers available for those who qualify. It is a helpful tool for self-represented parties filing for divorce in Weber County without an attorney. Court forms and step-by-step instructions are also available free on the Utah Courts website.
Note: The Utah State Archives holds Weber County civil and criminal case files dating from 1852, making it one of the longest-running court record collections in the Archives. These early records are part of the digitized collection available through FamilySearch and the Archives online catalog at archives.utah.gov.
State Vital Records for Weber County Divorces
For divorce certificates covering years 1978 through 2010 not available locally, the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics handles state-level requests. Order online at vitalrecords.utah.gov, by mail to PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012, or in person at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, phone (801) 538-6105. The first certified copy costs $18 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mail requests typically take about three weeks to process.
For the full Weber County Divorce Decree rather than a certificate, go to the Second District Court Clerk at 2525 Grant Avenue in Ogden. The court has all decrees on file. For divorces before 1978 or after 2010, the court is the only source for the decree. Mail requests should include the names of both parties, the approximate date of divorce, case number if known, and payment with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Cities in Weber County
Weber County includes several cities and towns. All divorce cases for Weber County residents are filed at the Second District Court in Ogden.
Ogden is the county seat and home to the Second District Courthouse at 2525 Grant Avenue. Residents of all Weber County cities file their divorce cases at this courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Weber County borders several other northern Utah counties. The Second District also covers Davis and Morgan counties. File your divorce in the county where you live and where you have met the three-month residency requirement.