Fillable Printable Divorce Verification - Maryland

Divorce Verification - Maryland

Divorce Verification

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS MAY APPLY:

 Wife named on the record

 Husband named on the record

 Representative of the husband or wife named on the record. (Note: The

representative must show a letter stating that s/he has permission to

obtain a copy of the Verification of Divorce. The letter must be signed by

the husband or wife named on the record and certified by a notary public.)

 Attorney representing the husband or wife named on the record (Note:

The attorney must present proof that s/he represents the husband or wife

named on the record.)

TO APPLY:

Download APPLICATION FOR VERIFICATION OF DIVORCE RECORD

 Download in Word format (requires Microsoft Word)

 Download in Acrobat PDF format (requires Acrobat Reader – free

download)

The Division of Vital Records verifies divorces and annulments that occurred on

or after January 1, 1992. The Verification of Divorce form includes the names of

the former spouses, place, date, and type of divorce action and is accepted by

certain agencies seeking proof of divorce or annulment. Please note that a copy

of the actual Decree of Divorce and Annulment of Marriage can only be obtained

from the Circuit Court that granted the decree.

A non-refundable fee of $12.00 is required for each verification requested. You

may apply in person at the Division of Vital Records located at 6550

Reisterstown Road, Baltimore 21215, or by mail. You must present a valid,

unexpired, government-issued photo ID displaying a date issued and an

expiration date. Applicants unable to supply valid photo ID must present two (2)

different pieces of alternative documentation. Acceptable documents are a pay

stub, current car registration, bank statement, letter from a government agency,

lease/rental agreement, utility bill with current address, or a copy of your income

tax return or W-2 form. At least one of these documents must contain your

current mailing address. Applicants unable to provide valid photo ID will not be

able to obtain verification of a divorce the same day. The verification form will be

mailed to the address displayed on the documents provided.

When applying by mail, please enclose the completed application (see link

above), copies of required identification, fee, and a self-addressed, stamped

envelope. If you cannot download the application, you may provide the following

information on a separate sheet:

 Full maiden name of wife named on the record (first/middle/last)

 Full name of husband named on the record (first/middle/last)

 Date of divorce/annulment (month/day/year)

YOU WILL RECEIVE:

You will receive a Verification of Divorce form that indicates the names of the

persons divorced, the type of court action, the county where the divorce took

place, and the date of the decree. Note that a copy of the Decree of Divorce and

Annulment of Marriage can only be obtained from the circuit court granting the

decree.