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I would start by searching the clerk of courts website for the county and state where the divorce proceedings took place. If on-line access is available, call or visit the clerk of court's office and request a copy. I would suggest that you get at least one certified copy for future use.
Copies of marriage certificates for licenses issued in Sacramento County are issued by the Sacramento County/Clerk Recorder's Office. For copies of marriage certificates for licenses issued in another California County, contact the California Department of Public Health's Office of Vital Records.
Records such as court orders, divorce decrees, and wills are only available from the Sacramento Superior Court: For court orders or divorce records contact the Civil Division at (916) 874-5522. For wills and other probate records contact the Probate Unit at (916) 875-3400.
CDPH-VR is only able to provide you with a Certificate of Record, which includes the names of the parties, filing date, county, and case number of the divorce. Copies of the actual divorce decree can only be obtained from the Superior Court in the county where the divorce took place.
“Pleading paper” is the term for legal-format paper, with numbers down the side. In situations where there is no pre-printed court form, court paperwork must be submitted on pleading paper.