To get a divorce in England and Wales, you must provide the court with a copy of your original marriage certificate.
If you have lost it, or your ex-partner won’t give it to you this can be a problem to getting the divorce process started. If you haven’t got your original marriage certificate, you will need to get a certified copy marriage certificate..
This is relatively straight forward, you can do this by applying to the General Register Office.
Details on how to apply can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate
There is a fee of £14 for the service and you can pay extra for a next day option.
If you were married outside of England and Wales, you will need to contact the relevant authorities in that country to obtain a copy of your marriage certificate. The country’s embassy is a good place to start, they should be able to direct you to the right agency.
If your marriage certificate is not in English, you will need to provide the court with a certified English translation when making the divorce application.
Choosing the right solicitor for your matter is crucial and we therefore offer a free initial consultation so that you can find out more about our services and decide whether we are the right fit for you.
