Yolo County Divorce Records Search

Yolo County Superior Court in Woodland handles all divorce cases and maintains complete records at the courthouse located at 1000 Main Street. The clerk's office can be reached at 530-406-6704 during business hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can search for divorce cases online through the court's case portal at portal-cayolo.tylertech.cloud, which provides free access to case information for divorces filed in Yolo County. For certified copies of divorce decrees, the court charges fifteen dollars plus fifty cents per page, and the standard filing fee for new divorce cases is four hundred thirty-five dollars as set by California law.

Contact Yolo Superior Court

The courthouse is at 1000 Main Street in Woodland. The clerk's office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 530-406-6704 for questions about divorce records or court procedures. The courthouse is in downtown Woodland with street parking and public parking lots nearby.

Woodland is the county seat and the only location where Yolo County Superior Court operates. All divorce cases filed in the county are handled here. Residents from other parts of Yolo County, including Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters, must contact the Woodland courthouse for divorce records.

When you call or visit, have your case number ready if possible. If you don't have it, provide both party names and the year the divorce was filed. The clerk will search for your case and tell you what records are available and what the cost will be.

Search Cases Online

Yolo County has an online case portal at portal-cayolo.tylertech.cloud. You can search for divorce cases by party name or case number. The portal shows basic case information like filing dates, case status, and hearing schedules. It's free to use and you don't need to register.

To search, enter a party name or case number. The system returns matching cases. Click on a case to see details. Some documents may be viewable online, but not all files are fully digitized. If you need official certified copies, you must request them from the clerk's office and pay the copy fees.

The online portal is useful for finding your case number and checking case status. If your case doesn't appear online, it may be too old or not yet entered into the system. Call the clerk's office at 530-406-6704 and they can search manually.

How to Get Divorce Decrees

Start by using the online portal to find your case number. Once you have it, you can request a certified copy of the divorce decree. In person, go to the courthouse at 1000 Main Street during office hours. Bring photo ID and the case number. Fill out a request form at the clerk's window. Pay the fee. Processing time depends on whether the file is readily available or needs to be retrieved from storage.

By mail, send a written request with the case number, a check for fifteen dollars plus fifty cents per page, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Make the check payable to Yolo Superior Court. Address your request to Yolo County Superior Court, 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. Processing time for mail requests is typically two to three weeks.

If you don't have the case number, include both party names and the year the divorce was filed. The clerk may charge fifteen dollars for searches that take over ten minutes. To avoid this fee, use the online portal first to get the case number.

Certified copies have an official court stamp and signature. You need certification for legal purposes like changing your name, remarrying, or proving marital status. Regular copies are fine for personal use but won't work for official transactions.

Divorce Record Fees

Yolo County charges standard California fees for divorce records. A certified copy of a divorce decree costs fifteen dollars. Regular copies cost fifty cents per page. If the clerk needs to search for your case because you don't have a case number, they may charge fifteen dollars for searches that take over ten minutes.

These fees are set by state law. Government Code Section 70674 establishes the fifteen-dollar fee for certified divorce decrees. Section 70627 covers copy fees and search fees.

Payment can be by check, money order, or credit card in person. Make checks payable to Yolo Superior Court. Write the case number on the memo line. Do not mail cash. If you're unsure of the total cost, call 530-406-6704 and ask.

California Divorce Laws

California is a no-fault divorce state. The only grounds are irreconcilable differences or incurable insanity, as stated in Family Code Section 2310. Nearly all divorces cite irreconcilable differences. You don't have to prove wrongdoing by either spouse.

Residency requirements come from Family Code Section 2320. One spouse must live in California for six months and in Yolo County for three months before filing. Once you file and serve papers, there's a mandatory six-month waiting period before the divorce can be finalized. That's under Family Code Section 2339.

Divorce judgments are permanent public records. Government Code Section 68152 requires courts to keep divorce decrees forever. Anyone can request a copy unless the case is sealed by court order, which is rare.

Help with Divorce Matters

Yolo County Superior Court offers a Family Law Facilitator who provides free assistance to self-represented parties. Contact the clerk's office at 530-406-6704 to ask about the Facilitator's schedule and services. They can help with forms, answer procedural questions, and explain divorce requirements.

The California Courts website at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov has guides on filing for divorce, responding to a petition, and handling custody and support issues. You can download forms and read step-by-step instructions.

Legal aid organizations may offer free or low-cost help to low-income residents. Contact legal services in Yolo County to see if you qualify for assistance with family law matters.

If you need a private attorney, the State Bar of California has a lawyer referral service at calbar.ca.gov. You can search for licensed attorneys who practice family law in Yolo County.