Divorce records in Rock Island County, Illinois, are available through several channels. RockIslandCourt.us allows you to quickly start searching for public information on divorce cases in the county. Additionally, you can contact the Circuit Clerk of the county, who maintains court records, the County Clerk, who keeps vital records, or the Division of Vital Records of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), which maintains divorce records at the state level.
Rock Island Divorce Records Search
In Illinois, divorce cases are officially called "dissolution of marriage." The complete court file — the court decree, property settlement agreement, custody and support orders, and all procedural documents — is kept at the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk's office. This office is the primary custodian of the case materials.
Separate from the court file is the dissolution of marriage certificate. It is maintained by the IDPH, Division of Vital Records. The certificate contains only basic information: the names of the parties, the date and place of the divorce, and the case number. It does not include details of the agreement or court orders.
A public computer terminal is available at the Circuit Clerk's office, where visitors can view case documents for free. There is also an online search available through the Judici platform, accessible on the county online services page.
Rock Island County Circuit Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Rock Island
Divorce cases in Rock Island County are handled by the Circuit Court of the 14th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Once a judge issues a judgment of dissolution, it remains in the Circuit Clerk's file. If you need a full copy of the court decree, property settlement agreement, or custody order, this is where to go.
IDPH maintains a separate record — the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the court judgment but a concise document to confirm the fact of divorce. Certified copies can be obtained either from the Circuit Clerk of the county where the judgment was issued or from IDPH.
Where to go depending on your need:
- Complete court file (decree, settlement, custody orders) — Rock Island County Circuit Clerk
- Divorce certificate (for confirmation) — IDPH or Circuit Clerk
- Vital records (marriage, birth) — County Clerk, Vital Records department
Rock Island County Circuit Clerk
Illinois Department of Public Health — Division of Vital Records
Standardized court forms accepted by every court in the state can be downloaded from the Illinois Courts website. Local rules of the 14th Judicial Circuit are available on the Local Court Rules page.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Rock Island
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Online case viewing (Judici / office terminal) | Free | Immediate |
| Standard (uncertified) document copy — Circuit Clerk | $0.50 per page | During visit or several business days by mail |
| Certified copy — Circuit Clerk | $2.00 per document | During visit or several business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate — IDPH (mail request) | $10.00 | 2 to 4 weeks |