Divorce records in Coffee County, Alabama, can be accessed through several channels. CoffeeCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Coffee County. You can also request records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Coffee County Circuit Clerk's office, or the Alabama Department of Public Health, which serves as the state vital records office. Each source provides different types of divorce documentation depending on what you need.
Coffee County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Coffee County are maintained by two offices. The Coffee County Circuit Clerk keeps the complete court file for every divorce case heard in the county's circuit court, including the original petition, the final decree, property settlement agreements, custody orders, and any post-judgment modifications. The Alabama Department of Public Health's Center for Health Statistics maintains a separate divorce certificate — a shorter vital record that confirms the divorce occurred, lists the parties, and notes the date and county.
Most trial court case information can be searched online through the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts "Just One Look" on-demand system, which provides access to state trial court records one case at a time. For in-person requests, the primary office is:
Coffee County Circuit Clerk
Coffee County also has a courthouse location in Enterprise (the county has two county seats). Contact the Circuit Clerk's office to confirm which location holds the records you need.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Coffee County
In Alabama, divorce cases are handled by the circuit court. Coffee County is part of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, and all divorce petitions filed in the county go through the Coffee County Circuit Court. Once a judge signs the final divorce decree, the Circuit Clerk's office retains the complete case file as the official court record.
The domestic relations division of the Coffee County Circuit Court processes divorce filings, including uncontested and contested divorces. All notices, trial settings, and the final decree are managed through this office.
Separately, the Alabama Department of Public Health maintains divorce certificates at the state level. These are statistical vital records — not the full court file.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, or other court filings — contact the Coffee County Circuit Clerk.
- Divorce certificate (vital record confirming the divorce) — contact the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics.
Coffee County Circuit Clerk (Elba)
Alabama Department of Public Health — Center for Health Statistics
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Coffee County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate search and one certified copy (ADPH) | $15.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional certified copies of divorce certificate (same order, ADPH) | $6.00 each | Included with original order |
| Court record copies (Circuit Clerk) | Varies; contact clerk for current per-page rate | Same day to several business days |
| Certified court document copies (Circuit Clerk) | Varies; certification fee applies | Same day to several business days |
| Alacourt "Just One Look" online record access | Per-search fee applies | Immediate (online) |