Divorce records in Iron County, Utah can be accessed through several channels. IronCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also obtain records directly from the Fifth District Court in Cedar City, the Iron County Clerk's office, or the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Which office you contact depends on whether you need a court filing or a vital record certificate.
Iron County Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Iron County are handled by the Fifth District Court, which serves Iron, Beaver, and Washington counties. The court clerk's office in Cedar City maintains the official case files, including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, parenting plans, and related filings. These records date from 1896 to the present, as divorces in Utah must be filed in the county where at least one party resides.
The Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics separately maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that confirm a divorce occurred — for divorces recorded between 1978 and 2010. For older historical records, the Utah Division of Archives may hold relevant court files.
You can search for basic case information online through the Utah Courts Xchange portal, which provides district court case data. Note that some civil case records became private under Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-202.02, effective April 1, 2012, so not all divorce case details may appear in public search results.
Fifth District Court — Iron County (Cedar City)
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Iron County
Utah's district courts have general jurisdiction over divorce and family law cases. In Iron County, all divorce petitions are filed with the Fifth District Court at the Cedar City courthouse. After a judge signs the decree of divorce, the court clerk's office retains the complete case file — including the decree, property settlement, and any custody or support orders.
The state vital records office receives a separate notification and maintains a divorce certificate (not the full decree). This certificate is a summary document used for identity verification, benefits applications, and similar purposes.
Which office to contact:
- For the full divorce decree, settlement agreement, or custody orders: Contact the Fifth District Court clerk in Cedar City.
- For a divorce certificate (summary record, 1978–2010): Contact the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics or order online.
- For divorces before 1978 or after 2010: Contact the district court directly, or check the Utah State Archives for older records.
Fifth District Court — Cedar City
Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Iron County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Xchange online case search (guest access) | Free for basic case info; document images available for purchase | Immediate |
| Court record copy (per page, at the courthouse) | $0.25 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court document | $4.00 per document plus $0.25 per page | Several business days |
| Divorce certificate (Utah Vital Records — online order) | $22.00 | 5–6 weeks (standard mail) |
| Divorce certificate (Utah Vital Records — expedited) | $22.00 plus shipping fees | 1–3 business days processing, plus shipping |