Carroll County Divorce Records Search
Carroll County divorce records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's office on Pine Street in Hillsville. The 27th Judicial Circuit serves Carroll County, with case records going back to 1842. The clerk's office is your source for divorce decrees, full case files, and certified copies. Case index searches can also be done online through the Virginia Judicial System.
Carroll County Overview
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Divorce cases in Carroll County are filed with the Carroll County Circuit Court. Virginia Code § 20-96 gives circuit courts exclusive authority over divorce matters in the state. The Hillsville clerk's office holds all case files and can issue certified copies of final decrees.
| Office | Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Hon. Carolyn W. Honeycutt |
| Address | 605 Pine St, P.O. Box 218, Hillsville, VA 24343 |
| Phone | (276) 730-3070 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/carroll |
Clerk staff can help you search for records and explain fee requirements. They cannot provide legal advice. For free legal help, contact Virginia Legal Aid or the Virginia Courts self-help portal.
How to Get Divorce Records
The fastest way to get Carroll County divorce records is to visit the clerk's office in Hillsville. Bring a valid ID and the names of both parties, plus the approximate year of the divorce. Staff will search the index and pull the relevant file or decree.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write to P.O. Box 218, Hillsville, VA 24343 and include both party names, the year of the case, your contact information, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for copy fees. Records will be mailed back to you after processing.
Under § 32.1-271, divorce records less than 25 years old are restricted to named parties, immediate family, and legal representatives. After 25 years, records are public. The first certified copy of a final decree is free under § 17.1-275. Extra copies cost $0.50 per page.
Divorce Certificates from VDH
The Virginia Department of Health holds divorce certificates from 1918 onward. These short records show the parties' names, the date, and the county. They do not include case terms or property decisions.
VDH charges $12 per certificate copy. Write to 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227 or call 804-662-6200. The same 25-year access restrictions under § 32.1-268 apply to VDH records as to court records.
Filing for Divorce in Carroll County
At least one spouse must have lived in Virginia for six months before filing. File your Complaint, VS-4 Statistical Form, and Domestic Case Coversheet at the Hillsville courthouse. The filing fee is $60.
Virginia Code § 20-91 recognizes both no-fault and fault divorce. No-fault requires one year of separation. With a signed settlement agreement and no minor children, that period shortens to six months. Fault grounds include adultery, cruelty, desertion, and felony imprisonment.
When assets are disputed, the court divides them under § 20-107.3 using equitable distribution principles. The final decree covers all resolved matters. For help understanding the process, consult the Virginia State Bar divorce guide or contact Virginia Legal Aid.
Nearby Counties
These Virginia counties are near Carroll County. Each has its own Circuit Court for divorce records.