Divorce records in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, can be accessed through several channels. ArmstrongCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Armstrong County. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the divorce decree, the Armstrong County Clerk of Courts/Prothonotary, or the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which serves as the state vital records office.
Armstrong Divorce Records Search
In Armstrong County, divorce records are maintained by two offices. The Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas handles all divorce cases, and the Prothonotary's office — which functions as the clerk of the court — keeps the official court file, including the divorce decree, pleadings, property settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings. The Pennsylvania Department of Health's Division of Vital Records maintains divorce certificates, which are shorter summary documents confirming that a divorce occurred.
You can search for Armstrong County divorce case docket information online through the Unified Judicial System case search portal, which includes the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas. For certified copies or complete case files, contact the Prothonotary's office directly.
Armstrong County Prothonotary
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Armstrong County
Pennsylvania uses the Court of Common Pleas as its trial-level court for divorce cases. In Armstrong County, all divorce actions — including no-fault and fault-based divorces — are filed with and decided by the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas. After the court enters a divorce decree, the decree and all associated documents remain on file with the Prothonotary's office at the Armstrong County Courthouse in Kittanning.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health also maintains a record of divorces granted statewide. If you need a divorce certificate (a summary document verifying the divorce), you can request one from the state vital records office. If you need the full divorce decree, settlement agreement, or custody orders, contact the Prothonotary's office.
Which Office to Contact
- For the full divorce decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, or case filings: Armstrong County Prothonotary
- For a divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred): Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
- For online docket searches: Pennsylvania Courts docket sheet search
Armstrong County Prothonotary
Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Armstrong County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records) | $20.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Court record copies (Prothonotary, per page) | $0.25–$0.50 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Prothonotary) | Varies; contact office | Several business days |
| Online docket sheet search (UJS Portal) | No charge | Immediate |