Divorce records in Bennington County, Vermont, can be accessed through several channels. BenningtonCourt.us can help locate publicly available divorce record information for the county. Beyond that, records are available through the court that issued the divorce decree, the Bennington County Clerk's office, and the Vermont vital records office. Depending on what you need — a full case file or a certified divorce certificate — different offices handle different requests.
Bennington Divorce Records Search
In Vermont, divorce records are maintained by two primary custodians. The Family Division of the Vermont Superior Court in Bennington keeps the complete case files, including the divorce decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, motions, and related filings. The Vermont Department of Health also maintains divorce certificates as part of the state vital records system, which tracks divorces alongside births, deaths, and marriages.
For court records from Bennington County divorce cases, contact the clerk at the Bennington Superior Court — Family Division:
Bennington Superior Court — Family Division
The court's case files generally include:
- Divorce petitions and complaints
- Final divorce decrees
- Property settlement agreements
- Custody and support orders
- Motions and stipulations filed during the case
For a divorce certificate (a summary vital record rather than the full court file), requests go through the state vital records office.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Bennington
Divorce cases in Bennington County are heard by the Family Division of the Bennington Superior Court. When a judge signs the final divorce decree, it is filed with the court clerk's office at the same courthouse. The clerk retains the complete case record.
Separately, the state records a divorce certificate. For divorces from 2014 forward, the Vermont Department of Health handles certified copies. For divorce records from 2013 and earlier, the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA) is the custodian.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full court file, decree, or settlement agreement — Contact the Bennington Superior Court clerk.
- Certified divorce certificate (2014–present) — Request through the Vermont Vital Records Ordering Service or the Vermont Department of Health.
- Certified divorce certificate (2013 and earlier) — Contact VSARA.
Bennington Superior Court — Family Division
Vermont Department of Health — Vital Records
Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA)
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Bennington
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified divorce certificate (Vermont Vital Records / VSARA) | $10.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Court record copy (per page, Bennington Superior Court) | $1.00 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified court document copy | $5.00 certification fee plus per-page copy costs | Several business days |
| Online vital records request (via Vermont Vital Records Ordering Service) | $10.00 plus processing/shipping fees | 2–4 weeks |