Title Info: Department of Health, Divorce Certificates, 1968-1995

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Record Creator:	Health, Department of
Description:	These records are for individuals who were divorced in the State of Washington from 1968-1995. Certificates can include court file number, date of decree, names of both parties, date of birth, location of birth, current residence, social security numbers, petitioner, and petitioner’s attorney . These records can also be called a certificate of dissolution, declaration of invalidity of marriage, or legal separation. On January 1, 2021 RCW 70.58A.510 allows Divorce Certificates to be transferred from the custody of the Department of Health to the State Archives. The Department of Health will still provide certified copies RCW 70.58A.510 (7).
Related Records:	For more information, or to learn about related records, contact the Washington State Archives at (360) 586-1492, or email research@sos.wa.gov.
Access Restriction Notes:	These records are open for research.
Sources of Transfer	State Government Archives Health, Department of
Notes	This record does not include the divorce decree or any papers having to do with custody or community property agreements. Please check with the Superior Court Clerk in the county where the divorce took place.
Agency History:	The Washington State Department of Health has been recording birth and death in Washington State since July of 1907, and started recording marriage and divorce in January of 1968. They also license healthcare professionals in the state.
Preferred Citation:	Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], Department of Health, Divorce Certificates, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, [date accessed].
Record Count:	769