Marriages

What I need to do

How to obtain a copy of a divorce or dissolution

If you have been married or registered a civil partnership before, you will also need to produce documents that confirm that you are now free to marry. These could include:

• a divorce decree absolute or final order of civil partnership dissolution bearing the court's original stamp
• the death certificate of your former husband, wife or civil partner

If you need a copy of a decree absolute or final order of civil partnership dissolution, please contact the court in which the divorce or dissolution was granted, or:

The Principal Registry of the Family Division
First Avenue House
42 - 49 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NP

+44 (0) 7947 6000

You can also call +44 (0) 207 947 7016 to find out how to receive an information pack.

Please note: you will be required to bring originals of all documentation, as photocopies are not accepted. Depending on your individual circumstances, other documents may be required. Your local superintendent registrar will be able to advise you.