Warren County Divorce Records Lookup
Warren County divorce records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk's office on East Main Street in Front Royal. The 26th Judicial Circuit serves Warren County, with records going back to 1836. The county also provides online records access through its own portal. The clerk handles requests for divorce case files, decrees, and certified copies, and online case index searches are available through the Virginia Judicial System.
Warren County Overview
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Divorce cases in Warren County are filed with the Warren County Circuit Court. Under § 20-96, Virginia circuit courts hold exclusive authority over divorce. The county also offers online record access at warrencountyva.gov/240/Online-Records-Access. The Front Royal clerk maintains all case files and provides certified copies of final decrees.
| Office | Warren County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Hon. Angela M. Moore |
| Address | 1 East Main St, Front Royal, VA 22630 |
| Phone | (540) 635-2435 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/warren |
Note: Warren County offers an online records portal at warrencountyva.gov. The clerk opens at 8 AM, earlier than most Virginia circuit courts.
Staff can help you search records and explain fees. They cannot give legal advice. For free assistance, contact Virginia Legal Aid or the Virginia Courts self-help portal.
Getting Divorce Records
Visit the Front Royal courthouse at 1 East Main Street for in-person record requests. Note the clerk opens at 8 AM and closes at 4 PM. Bring your ID and both party names plus the approximate year of the divorce. Staff will search the index and pull the file or certified copy.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write to 1 East Main St, Front Royal, VA 22630 with party names, case year, your return address, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and copy fee payment.
Under § 32.1-271, records under 25 years old are available only to the named parties, their immediate family, and attorneys. After 25 years, records are public. The first certified copy of a final decree is free under § 17.1-275. More copies cost $0.50 per page.
State Vital Records
The Virginia Department of Health holds divorce certificates from 1918 forward. These records confirm a divorce happened and show the basic facts. They do not include case details or property orders.
VDH charges $12 per certificate. Write to 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227 or call 804-662-6200. The 25-year access rule under § 32.1-268 applies here as well.
Filing for Divorce in Warren County
At least one spouse must have lived in Virginia for six months before filing. Submit a Complaint, VS-4 Statistical Form, and Domestic Case Coversheet at the Front Royal clerk's office. The filing fee is $60.
Virginia Code § 20-91 provides for 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 with imprisonment.
Property disputes go before the court under § 20-107.3, which requires equitable distribution. The final decree addresses all matters. Consult the Virginia State Bar divorce guide or contact Virginia Legal Aid for help.
Nearby Counties
These Virginia counties are near Warren County. Each has its own Circuit Court for divorce records.