San Francisco County Divorce Records

San Francisco County divorce records are legal documents filed and kept through the family court system when marriages end. These records are usually public information, but some parts that contain sensitive financial details or child-related issues may be sealed or edited for privacy.

A typical divorce record includes the full names of both parties, the case number assigned by the court, the filing date when the petition was submitted, and the finalization date when the divorce became official. Records also include the divorce decree or judgment, which details the court’s decisions on property division, spousal support, child custody arrangements, and other settlement terms. Additional documents may consist of financial disclosures, parenting plans, and requests for changes filed after the initial decree.

San Francisco County handles several thousand divorce cases each year, reflecting the county’s population and demographic trends. You can access divorce records through the family court clerk’s office, where you can search by party names or case numbers. Many recent filings are available through the court’s online portal. However, you must obtain certified copies for legal use in person, showing proper identification and paying applicable fees.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
San Francisco County	San Francisco Superior Court - Family Law Division	400 McAllister Street, Room 103, San Francisco, CA 94102	(415) 551-3800	Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.