McHenry County Divorce Records

McHenry County divorce records are official recordings of divorce events in the county. These records are part of court documents and are vital for various legal processes. For instance, concerned persons may use divorce records for child settlement or support cases. The records also help to notify the public that a union is legally dissolved.

Divorce court records in McHenry County are mostly accessible to the public. Inquirers are typically able to access this information in public divorce records:

• Names of the case parties and their legal representatives.
• Case parties’ addresses and locations
• Divorce date and location.
• Reasons for the divorce.
• Number of minors in the union.
• Divorce decrees.

However, public divorce records may not include sensitive data like bank statements and personal information about minors.

The McHenry County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is the official record custodian for divorce records generated within the county. The agency maintains an online search database for divorce case files. In addition, the agency allows in-person or mail-based requests for physical copies of divorce records. Inquirers can access the records in person by visiting the court clerk at:

District: 2 | Circuit: 22nd

McHenry County

2200 North Seminary Avenue

Woodstock, IL - Illinois 60098

Note: The U.S. Census Bureau revealed that 18.65% of McHenry County residents above 15 years old were divorced in 2024.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
McHenry County	McHenry County Circuit Court	District: 2 | Circuit: 22nd McHenry County 2200 North Seminary Avenue Woodstock, IL - Illinois 60098	(815) 334-4190	8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday).