Courts and justice
We hold Ontario divorce files from 1930 to 1986 and criminal and civil justice records created in the province of Ontario (formerly Upper Canada and Canada West) between 1794 and 2001.
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FeaturedDivorce files
We hold all Ontario divorce files from 1931 to 1980 and up to 1986 for some counties and districts. You can request to view or order a copy of a divorce file once you have the file number.
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FeaturedWills and estate files
Research Ontario wills and estate files from 1785 to 1976 for most counties, and up to 1986 for some counties.
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Adoption and guardianship records
Find Ontario adoption records before 1921 and guardianship records from 1827 to the 1970s.
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Criminal justice records
A listing of Criminal Justice record series in our collection, including police investigations and court records.