Find Flint Divorce Decree Records
Flint divorce decree records are held by the Genesee County 7th Circuit Court at 900 S. Saginaw Street in downtown Flint. Flint is the county seat of Genesee County, which means the courthouse is right in town. The Flint City Clerk does not maintain divorce records. For certified copies of Flint divorce decrees, you go to the circuit court's Legal Records Division on the same block.
Flint Overview
Genesee County 7th Circuit Court: All Flint Divorce Records Are Here
The 7th Circuit Court for Genesee County is at 900 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502. Main phone is (810) 257-3220, fax is (810) 424-4455. Email is clerkslegalstaff@geneseecountymi.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Legal Records Division, which handles copy requests, is in Room 202 at that same address.
To speak with the Legal Records Division clerk directly, call (810) 257-3220 and press 9. This is the fastest way to confirm whether a record exists and how to request it. The Court Administrator can be reached at (810) 424-4355 for general court questions.
The Genesee County Clerk is at 1101 Beach St., Flint, MI 48502. Phone is (810) 257-2635. Their vital records line is (810) 257-3225. Note that vital records (like the short-form divorce certificate) come from the county clerk's vital records division. The full divorce decree comes from the circuit court Legal Records Division at 900 S. Saginaw. These are different documents and different offices.
The 7th Circuit Court website provides current information on procedures, forms, and access. The Genesee County case search portal is at geneseecountymi.gov/circuit_court_records/.
Flint City Clerk: Three Divisions, None for Divorce
The Flint City Clerk is at 1101 S. Saginaw St., Suite 201C, Flint, MI 48502. Phone is (810) 766-7414 extension 3104. City Clerk Davina Donahue manages the office. The city clerk's office has three divisions: Administration, Election, and Licensing. None of these divisions maintains divorce records.
Divorce records are not a city-level function anywhere in Michigan. The city clerk cannot issue divorce decrees, cannot provide certified copies, and cannot even confirm whether a divorce was filed. If you go to Flint City Hall looking for a divorce decree, you will be redirected to the 7th Circuit Court at 900 S. Saginaw Street, which is not far away.
The Flint City Clerk's website describes the three divisions the office operates. Divorce records are not part of any of them. For divorce decrees in Flint, go directly to the circuit court.
The Flint City Clerk's office handles Administration, Elections, and Licensing. Divorce decree records for Flint residents are held at the Genesee County 7th Circuit Court just blocks away at 900 S. Saginaw Street.
How to Get a Flint Divorce Decree Copy
The easiest path is to call the Legal Records Division at (810) 257-3220, press 9, and ask about the specific record you need. Staff can tell you whether the record exists, what form of payment to bring, and what the current fees are. Fees can change so always confirm before visiting or mailing.
In Person: Go to Room 202 at 900 S. Saginaw Street, Flint. Bring a photo ID. Know both parties' names and the year of the divorce if possible. A case number helps but is not required. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
By Mail: Write a request letter with both parties' names, the approximate year of divorce, your full name, return address, and phone number. Include payment as directed by the clerk when you call to confirm fees. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail to Legal Records Division, 900 S. Saginaw Street, Room 202, Flint, MI 48502.
Online Search: The Genesee County circuit court records search lets you look up Flint divorce cases online. This can help you confirm a case exists and find the case number before requesting a certified copy.
The Genesee County 7th Circuit Court website provides access to court records including Flint divorce decrees. The Legal Records Division at 900 S. Saginaw Street, Room 202 handles copy requests.
Michigan Divorce Law in Genesee County
Michigan uses no-fault divorce standards under MCL 552.6. No proof of wrongdoing is needed. The filing party states the marriage has broken down without reasonable hope of being saved. The 7th Circuit Court in Flint applies this standard to all Genesee County divorce cases.
Under MCL 552.9, you must have lived in Michigan for 180 days and in Genesee County for 10 days before you can file for divorce there. Long-term Flint residents easily meet both requirements. Newer Michigan residents must wait until they reach the 180-day mark.
After filing, there is a mandatory wait before the court can enter a final decree. Cases without minor children require 60 days. Cases with minor children require 180 days. Both periods run from the filing date. Judges rarely waive these periods, so plan your timeline with them in mind.
Since Flint is the county seat, both the circuit court and the county clerk's office are in downtown Flint. That makes in-person access more convenient for Flint residents compared to many other Michigan cities where residents must drive to a different town.
Online Tools for Flint Divorce Case Searches
Use the Genesee County circuit court records search to look up Flint divorce cases by name or case number. The statewide MiCOURT Case Search also covers Genesee County. Both tools are free. Online searches show case information and docket entries but do not provide the full text of the divorce decree. To get the actual document, contact the Legal Records Division directly.
Legal Help for Flint Residents
Free resources include Michigan Legal Help for online guidance on Michigan divorce procedures and forms. Legal Services of Eastern Michigan provides free legal help to qualifying Flint residents. Call (810) 234-2621 to ask about eligibility. The Genesee County Bar Association has attorney referrals. The 7th Circuit Court clerk's staff can explain the copy request process but cannot give legal advice on your case.
Nearby Cities
These qualifying cities are in neighboring counties with their own circuit courts handling divorce records.
Genesee County Divorce Records
For more information about divorce decree records in Genesee County, visit the county records page.