Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

Major Genealogical Resources

  • Divorce information from 1875 to the present. Generally, the only information available is names of parties, dates, and final disposition of the case. Actual divorce records are only available to the parties of the divorce and their attorneys of record.
  • For divorce dockets prior to 1875, make inquiries at the Philadelphia City Archives.

Point of Contact for More Information

Court of Common Pleas, Room 269 Prothonotary's Office City Hall, Broad and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107. (215) 686-6662.

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