El Dorado County Divorce Records

In El Dorado County, the Superior Court generates and maintains official divorce records as part of the family court system. These records formally document the legal proceedings related to the dissolution of a marriage, encompassing key decisions regarding property division, child custody, and support.

In compliance with California laws, El Dorado County divorce records are considered public records and are therefore open to public inspection and copying. However, certain sensitive details, such as financial affidavits, Social Security numbers, or information relating to minors, may be redacted or restricted to avoid a breach of privacy. Some details found in El Dorado County divorce records include

• Names of the parties
• Case number
• Filing date
• Finalization date
• Divorce decree

To obtain divorce records, interested individuals can utilize the court clerk’s office, which provides access in person, by mail, or via the Online Case Index.

According to the California Judiciary’s 2025 Court Statistics Report, El Dorado County recorded 569 family law (marital) filings in 2025. Family law (marital) proceedings encompass cases in which a petition has been filed for dissolution, annulment (nullity), or legal separation.

Below are the El Dorado County Superior Court branches that receive family law filings, including divorce filings.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
El Dorado County	El Dorado County Superior Court - Placerville Building C Branch	2850 Fairlane Court Suite 120 Placerville, CA 95667	(530) 621-5047	8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
El Dorado County	El Dorado County Superior Court - South Lake Tahoe Branch	1354 Johnson Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150	(530) 573-3075	8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday