Get a copy of a final order or decree absolute

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Overview

You get a final order or decree absolute when you end a marriage or civil partnership in England or Wales. You’ll need it if you remarry or have to prove your marital status.

If you’ve lost your original final order or decree absolute, you can apply for a copy.

How you apply depends on your circumstances. Check which court you should apply to and what you’ll need.

If your marriage or civil partnership ended in Scotland or Northern Ireland

There’s a different way to get proof your marriage or civil partnership has ended. Find out how to: