Cache County Dissolution Records
Cache County divorce records and dissolution filings are held at the First District Court in Logan, Utah. The court has maintained records since 1887, giving researchers and residents access to more than a century of family law history. If you need to find a divorce record in Cache County, you can search online through the Utah XChange system, visit the courthouse at 135 North 100 West in Logan, or submit a written records request to the clerk's office. This page covers every method available for obtaining Cache County divorce records.
Cache County Quick Facts
Cache County Divorce Records at the First District Court
The First District Court in Logan holds all Cache County divorce records. The court is located at 135 North 100 West in Logan and is open Monday through Friday. The court clerk can search by party name or case number, retrieve case files, and provide certified copies of divorce decrees. The office phone is (435) 750-1300. Staff are available to assist with both recent and historical filings.
The image below links to the Cache County Clerk's office page, which holds marriage records and other county documents that often complement the divorce records kept at the district court.
The Cache County Clerk's office is located at 179 North Main Street, Suite 102, in Logan. The clerk can be reached at 435-755-1460 for questions about county-held marriage records and related documents.
| Court |
First District Court 135 North 100 West Logan, UT 84321 Phone: (435) 750-1300 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov - Cache County |
Searching Cache County Divorce Records Online
The Utah Court's XChange system is the primary online tool for finding Cache County divorce records. Cases filed after 1997 are generally available through this system. A name search costs $5 per query and returns case numbers, filing dates, and case status. You do not need an account to search, but you must pay the fee for each search. Visit utcourts.gov to access XChange and begin your search for Cache County divorce cases.
Online access shows basic case information. To get the full divorce decree, a settlement agreement, or other documents from the case file, you must contact the First District Court clerk directly. The clerk can mail copies or have them ready for pickup. For cases before 1997, in-person requests or written GRAMA requests are usually the only options.
The Utah Courts also maintain a judgments database at utcourts.gov/judgments where you can search for court judgments including those entered in Cache County divorce cases. This database is separate from XChange and may show older entries as well.
Note: The $5 XChange search fee applies per name searched, so searching both spouses' names in a Cache County divorce case would cost $10 total.
Cache County Genealogy and Historical Divorce Research
Cache County takes its name from the practice of mountain men caching, or hiding, furs along local waterways in the early 1800s. The county has a deep history, and divorce and court records going back to 1887 reflect over a century of family legal matters. Researchers looking for older Cache County divorce cases have several options beyond the courthouse.
The image below links to the Logan Library's genealogy resources page, a public library resource in Logan that provides computer access and research materials for Cache County historical records.
The Logan Library genealogy department is located at 255 North Main Street in Logan and offers public computers for accessing court records, historical databases, and other research tools relevant to Cache County divorce records.
For deeper historical research, the FamilySearch Cache County genealogy page provides an index of available records, microfilm references, and links to digitized documents from the county's history. FamilySearch is free to use and covers many early court and vital records from Cache County.
Cache County Divorce Certificates from Vital Records
For divorces finalized in Cache County between 1978 and 2010, the Utah Office of Vital Records issues certified divorce certificates. These certificates confirm the divorce took place, list both parties by name, and note the county and date of the divorce. They do not include full case details such as property division terms or parenting plans.
Order a Cache County divorce certificate online through the Vital Records certificate order page. The first copy is $18, and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10. For divorces outside the 1978-2010 range, the First District Court clerk or the Utah Division of Archives is the right place to start. The Archives holds transferred court records from counties across Utah and can assist with older Cache County cases.
Under Utah Code § 26-2-22, vital record certificates including divorce certificates are issued only to qualifying individuals. Check the Vital Records website for the current list of who may request a certificate before submitting your order.
What Cache County Divorce Records Include
A complete Cache County divorce case file typically contains the original petition for divorce, the response from the other spouse, any motions filed during the case, financial disclosures, and the final divorce decree. The decree is the binding court order that ends the marriage and addresses property division, spousal support if applicable, and child custody and support if children are involved.
Most Cache County divorce records are public under Utah Code § 63G-2, the Government Records Access and Management Act. Anyone may request copies. However, sections of a file that involve minor children or sealed financial data may be restricted. The court clerk will advise you on which parts of the file are open and which require a court order to access.
Divorce records you may encounter in Cache County include:
- Petition for divorce and response
- Stipulated settlement or property agreement
- Child custody and parent plan orders
- Divorce decree signed by the judge
- Name restoration orders if requested
- Post-decree modification orders
Filing a Divorce Case in Cache County
To file for divorce in Cache County, at least one spouse must have lived in Utah and in Cache County for a minimum of three months before filing, as required under Utah Code § 30-3-1. You file the petition at the First District Court in Logan. Utah allows divorce on no-fault grounds, citing irreconcilable differences, which is the most common basis cited in Cache County dissolution cases.
If minor children are part of the case, the court imposes a 90-day waiting period before the divorce can be finalized. The court also requires parents to complete a divorce education course. Cases without minor children carry a shorter 30-day waiting period. Property and debt are divided under equitable distribution rules in Utah Code § 30-3-5. Courts look at each spouse's financial situation, contributions to the marriage, and other factors when dividing assets.
For residents who need help navigating the process, Utah Legal Services provides free assistance to qualifying individuals. The Utah Courts divorce self-help page offers downloadable forms and clear instructions for self-represented filers in Cache County.
Nearby Counties
Cache County borders three other Utah counties. Each county has its own district court for divorce filings. If you recently moved or are unsure which county applies to your case, your current residence county is where you must file.