Loudoun County Divorce Records Search
Loudoun County divorce records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk's office on East Market Street in Leesburg. One of Virginia's most populous counties, Loudoun handles a large volume of divorce cases through the 20th Judicial Circuit. Court records go back to 1831. The clerk's office processes requests for divorce case files, decrees, and certified copies, and online case index searches are available through the Virginia Judicial System.
Loudoun County Overview
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
All Loudoun County divorce cases are filed with the Loudoun County Circuit Court. Under § 20-96 of Virginia Code, circuit courts have exclusive jurisdiction over divorce. The Leesburg clerk's office maintains all original case files and issues certified copies of final decrees.
| Office | Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Hon. Gary M. Clemens |
| Address | 18 East Market St, 3rd Floor, Leesburg, VA 20178 |
| Phone | (703) 777-0270 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | loudoun.gov/circuit-court-clerk |
Note: Loudoun County closes its clerk's office at 4 PM, one hour earlier than many Virginia circuit courts.
Staff can help you search records and explain fees. They cannot provide legal advice. For free guidance, use Virginia Legal Aid or the Virginia Courts self-help portal.
How to Get Divorce Records
Visit the third floor of 18 East Market Street in Leesburg to request Loudoun County divorce records in person. Bring a photo ID and both party names along with the approximate year of the divorce. Staff will search the index and pull the file or certified decree copy for you.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to 18 East Market St, 3rd Floor, Leesburg, VA 20178 with the party names, case year, your return address, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and copy fee payment.
Records under 25 years old are restricted under § 32.1-271 to the named parties, their immediate family, and their attorneys. Older records are public. The first certified copy of a final decree is free under § 17.1-275. Additional copies cost $0.50 per page.
State Divorce Certificates
The Virginia Department of Health holds divorce certificates from 1918 onward. These brief records confirm a divorce took place and show the basic details. They do not include property terms, custody orders, or other case specifics.
VDH charges $12 per certificate. Contact the Office of Vital Records at 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227 or call 804-662-6200. The 25-year access restriction under § 32.1-268 applies here as well.
Filing for Divorce in Loudoun County
One spouse must have lived in Virginia for at least six months before filing. Submit your Complaint, VS-4 Statistical Form, and Domestic Case Coversheet at the Leesburg clerk's office. The filing fee is $60.
Virginia Code § 20-91 covers both no-fault and fault-based divorce. No-fault requires one year of separation. That drops to six months when both parties sign a property settlement and have no minor children. Fault grounds include adultery, cruelty, desertion, and a felony conviction with imprisonment.
Property disputes go before the court under § 20-107.3, which sets equitable distribution rules. The final decree resolves all matters in the case. For help navigating the process, consult the Virginia State Bar divorce guide or contact Virginia Legal Aid.
Nearby Counties
These Virginia counties are near Loudoun County. Each has its own Circuit Court for divorce records.