Search Corona Divorce Records

If you need divorce records for someone who lives in Corona, you must contact Riverside County Superior Court. The city does not maintain divorce files. All family law cases for Corona residents get filed at Riverside County courthouses. Corona has its own courthouse at 505 South Buena Vista Avenue, but the main Family Law Courthouse for the county is in downtown Riverside at 4175 Main Street. The court system maintains divorce records for the entire county. You can search for basic case information online through the county's public access portal. To get copies of documents, you need to submit a request and pay the required fees. A certified divorce decree costs fifteen dollars plus fifty cents per page. The court charges for name searches if you do not have a case number. Processing times range from same-day service for in-person requests to several weeks for mail orders.

Where Corona Divorces Are Filed

Corona is part of Riverside County. When someone in Corona files for divorce, the case goes to Riverside County Superior Court. The main Family Law Courthouse is at 4175 Main Street in Riverside. This building handles most family law cases for the county. You can call the Family Law department at (951) 777-3147. Phone hours are seven thirty in the morning until two in the afternoon. If your case was filed in Corona, it may be at the Corona courthouse at 505 South Buena Vista Avenue. Check the online portal or call to find out which location has your case.

Riverside County has multiple courthouse locations throughout the county. Besides Riverside and Corona, there are courthouses in Banning, Blythe, Indio, Menifee, and Moreno Valley. The county uses a centralized records system, so you can request records from any location even if the case was filed at a different courthouse. The clerk can access all county records and process your request no matter where you submit it.

Divorce records in Riverside County include all the standard family law documents. This includes petitions, responses, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and final judgments. If children were involved, the file may have custody orders and parenting plans. Most of these documents are public records. Some may be sealed or restricted by court order. The clerk will tell you what is available when you request copies.

The court keeps records for many decades. Older files may be in off-site storage. If your case is from fifteen or twenty years ago, it may take extra time to retrieve the file. The court does not charge a separate retrieval fee for off-site files in Riverside County, but processing may take longer. Allow extra time for older cases.

Using the Online Portal

Riverside County offers an online public access portal at epublic-access.riverside.courts.ca.gov. This portal lets you search for cases by party name or case number. The system shows basic case information and a register of actions. The register lists all documents filed in the case with dates. This helps you see what is in the file before you order copies.

To search the portal, enter a last name in the search box. The system returns all cases with that name. If you get too many results, add a first name or narrow the date range. The search results show the case number, parties, and filing date. Click on a case to see more details. The register of actions shows each document that was filed and when. It does not let you view the actual documents in most cases. You need to request copies through the clerk.

Riverside County charges fees for online name searches. One search costs one dollar. If you plan to do multiple searches, you can buy a package. Five searches cost three dollars and fifty cents. Ten searches are five dollars. For seventy-five searches, the cost is twenty-five dollars. You can also pay two hundred fifty dollars for unlimited searches for thirty days. These fees apply only if you search by name. Searching by case number is free if you already have the number.

Once you find your case, write down the case number. Then contact the courthouse to request copies. You can call, mail, or visit in person. Having the case number makes the process faster and avoids the search fee when you order documents.

Costs and Processing Times

A certified divorce decree costs fifteen dollars in Riverside County. This is the standard fee set by California state law. The fee includes the certification and a copy of the judgment. If you need extra pages, the court charges fifty cents per page. For other certified documents like settlements or orders, the certification costs forty dollars plus fifty cents per page for copies. Regular uncertified copies are fifty cents per page without the certification fee.

Processing time varies based on how you submit your request. Mail requests typically take two to four weeks. The clerks work through requests in order. If your file is in off-site storage, add extra time. In-person requests may be completed the same day if the file is on-site and the staff is available. Call ahead to ask if same-day service is possible. The phone line is (951) 777-3147. Phone hours are seven thirty in the morning until two in the afternoon.

You can pay by check, money order, or credit card. Make checks payable to Riverside County Superior Court. If you mail your request, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The court needs return postage to send your documents back. For in-person requests, you can pay at the counter with cash, check, or card. The clerk will give you a receipt and tell you when the documents will be ready.

How to Request Divorce Records

You can request divorce records by mail or in person. For a mail request, write a letter that includes these details:

• Your full name and address
• Phone number or email
• Case number or both party names with year
• Which documents you need
• Payment by check or money order
• Self-addressed stamped envelope

Mail your request to Riverside County Superior Court, Family Law Courthouse, 4175 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501. The clerks will process your request and mail the documents back to you. If there is a problem, they will contact you by phone or mail. Make sure your contact info is clear.

For in-person requests, visit the courthouse during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Tell the clerk the case number and what documents you need. If you are a party to the case, let them know. You may have easier access to your own records. Some documents may be sealed or confidential. The clerk will tell you what is available. Pay at the counter. If the file is on-site and the staff is not busy, you may get copies the same day. If not, the clerk will mail them to you or tell you when to come back.

Getting Legal Assistance in Corona

Riverside County provides self-help services for people handling their own divorce. The Family Law Facilitator office offers free help with court forms and procedures. They can answer questions about how to fill out forms and what to expect in court. They do not give legal advice about your specific situation, but they can explain the general process. You can visit the facilitator office at the Family Law Courthouse in Riverside or call for information.

Legal aid organizations serve Corona and the rest of Riverside County. Inland Counties Legal Services provides free legal help to low-income residents in family law matters. They handle divorce, custody, and support cases. You must qualify based on income. Apply on their website or call their intake line. The Riverside County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that connects you with private attorneys who offer consultations at a reduced rate.

The California courts website at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov has many resources for people doing their own divorce. The site includes form instructions, videos, and step-by-step guides. All California courts use the same basic forms, so this website applies to Corona and every other city in the state. If you need to file or respond to a divorce, use these free resources to understand the paperwork and procedures.

Other Riverside County Cities

Corona is one of several large cities in Riverside County. If you need divorce records from another city in this county, check our page for Riverside. Both cities use the same Superior Court system. For more information about the court and how to access records throughout the county, visit our Riverside County page.