Divorce records in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, can be accessed through several channels. HuntingdonCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also obtain records directly from the Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas, the Prothonotary's Office, or the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Division of Vital Records. Which office you contact depends on whether you need a court filing or a vital record certificate.
Huntingdon Divorce Records Search
In Huntingdon County, divorce case records are maintained by the Prothonotary's Office, which serves as the civil clerk for the Court of Common Pleas. This office files, indexes, and maintains all civil case records — including divorce complaints, decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings. The UJS Portal case search allows you to look up docket information for civil cases filed in Huntingdon County's Court of Common Pleas online. For docket sheets specifically, the Unified Judicial System's docket sheet page provides additional search options.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health does not issue divorce certificates — Pennsylvania stopped collecting divorce data at the state level after 1907. All divorce records for Huntingdon County are held locally at the Prothonotary's Office.
Huntingdon County Prothonotary's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Huntingdon
Divorce cases in Pennsylvania are handled by the Court of Common Pleas in the county where either spouse resides. In Huntingdon County, all divorce actions are filed with and processed through the Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas, which is part of the 20th Judicial District.
Once a divorce decree is entered by the judge, the final order and all associated filings remain on record with the Prothonotary's Office. This office sends copies of court orders in all civil cases to the parties of record or their attorneys.
What to contact depending on your need:
- Full divorce case file (complaint, decree, property settlement, custody orders, motions): Contact the Prothonotary's Office at the Huntingdon County Courthouse.
- Docket information or case status: Search the UJS Portal online, or call the Prothonotary's Office.
- Vital record or statistical verification: Pennsylvania's Department of Health maintains birth and death records, but does not maintain divorce records. Divorce records in Pennsylvania are held only at the county level.
Huntingdon County Prothonotary's Office
You may also submit a public records request using the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law request form if you need specific documents from the county.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Huntingdon
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Civil case docket search (in-person, Prothonotary's Office) | Varies; contact office for current fee | Same day if records are readily available |
| Uncertified copy of divorce decree or filing | $0.25–$1.00 per page (standard PA county rate) | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of divorce decree | Varies; contact Prothonotary's Office for current fee | Several business days |
| Online docket search (UJS Portal) | Free | Immediate |