Divorce records in Curry County, New Mexico, can be accessed through several channels. CurryCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also obtain records directly from the Ninth Judicial District Court (which handles Curry County cases), the Curry County Clerk's office, or the New Mexico Vital Records office in Santa Fe. Whether you need a copy of a divorce decree for legal proceedings or a divorce certificate for personal documentation, understanding which office to contact will save time.
Curry County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Curry County are maintained by two primary custodians. The Ninth Judicial District Court in Clovis holds the complete case files for divorces filed in Curry County — including petitions, decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and all related filings. The New Mexico Vital Records Bureau (part of the Department of Health) maintains divorce certificates, which are shorter summary documents confirming that a divorce took place.
To search for a Curry County divorce case online, use the New Mexico Case Lookup tool, which provides basic case information for district court filings. For more detailed access, the New Mexico Courts' Public Access portal and re:Search®NM offer expanded search capabilities, including document-level access for registered users.
Curry County District Court (Ninth Judicial District)
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Curry County
In New Mexico, divorce cases (formally called "dissolution of marriage") are filed in and handled by the district courts. For Curry County, that is the Ninth Judicial District Court in Clovis. Once a judge signs the final decree, the court clerk's office retains the original case file. The court is the place to go if you need copies of the actual decree, the marital settlement agreement, parenting plans, or any motions filed during the case.
Separately, the New Mexico Vital Records Bureau maintains a statewide index of divorces. This office issues divorce certificates — a one-page document that confirms the divorce occurred, lists the parties' names, and shows the date and county. The Vital Records Bureau does not hold the full case file.
Which office to contact
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, or other case documents → Contact the Ninth Judicial District Court Clerk in Clovis. You can submit a records request or file a request through the Inspect Public Records Request (IPRA) portal.
- Divorce certificate (summary verification of divorce) → Contact the New Mexico Vital Records Bureau.
- Apostille on a divorce decree or certificate → After obtaining your document, the New Mexico Secretary of State's office handles apostille authentication for international use.
Ninth Judicial District Court — Curry County
New Mexico Vital Records Bureau
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Curry County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copies (printed or electronically delivered) | $0.35 per page | Varies; contact clerk |
| Audio recording of court hearing | $4.00 per hearing | Varies; contact clerk |
| Divorce certificate (Vital Records Bureau) | $10.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |