Find Lunenburg County Divorce Records
Lunenburg County divorce records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk's office on Courthouse Square in Lunenburg. The 10th Judicial Circuit serves this Southside Virginia county, with records going back to 1746. The clerk handles all requests for divorce case files, decrees, and certified copies. Online case index searches are available through the Virginia Judicial System.
Lunenburg County Overview
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Lunenburg County divorce filings go through the Lunenburg County Circuit Court. Virginia Code § 20-96 gives circuit courts exclusive authority over all divorce cases in the state. The clerk maintains the original case files and provides certified copies of final decrees.
| Office | Lunenburg County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Hon. Gordon F. Erby |
| Address | P.O. Box 227, 160 Courthouse Sq, Lunenburg, VA 23952 |
| Phone | (434) 696-2230 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/lunenburg |
The clerk's office staff can help you search for records and explain applicable fees. They cannot provide legal advice. For free assistance, contact Virginia Legal Aid or the Virginia Courts self-help portal.
Getting Divorce Records
In-person visits to the Lunenburg courthouse are the fastest way to get divorce records. Bring a photo ID and the names of both parties plus the approximate year of the divorce. Staff will search the case index and provide the file or a certified decree copy.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write to P.O. Box 227, Lunenburg, VA 23952 with both party names, the case year, your return address, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and copy fee payment.
Under § 32.1-271, records under 25 years old are restricted to the named parties, immediate family members, and their attorneys. Records 25 years or older are public. The first certified copy of a final decree is free to the parties under § 17.1-275. More copies run $0.50 per page.
State Vital Records
The Virginia Department of Health maintains divorce certificates from 1918 to present. These records confirm a divorce took place and show the names, date, and county. They do not include property terms, custody orders, or case details.
Each certificate costs $12. Contact VDH at 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227 or call 804-662-6200. The 25-year access rule under § 32.1-268 applies to VDH records.
Filing for Divorce in Lunenburg County
At least one spouse must have lived in Virginia for six months before filing. File a Complaint, VS-4 Statistical Form, and Domestic Case Coversheet at the Lunenburg clerk's office. The filing fee is $60.
Virginia Code § 20-91 provides for 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.
Disputed property is divided under § 20-107.3 using equitable distribution. The final decree covers all matters. See the Virginia State Bar divorce guide or reach out to Virginia Legal Aid for more help.
Nearby Counties
These Virginia counties are near Lunenburg County. Each has its own Circuit Court for divorce records.