In the UK, you can get a copy of your divorce papers from the court where the divorce or civil partnership dissolution was processed. Alternatively, you can contact the Central Index of Decrees Absolute. The Central Index keeps records of all decrees absolute since 1858 and can give copies of papers when requested. This service is not free and details of fees and individual procedures can found on Her Majesty’s Courts Service website. From here you can download any required forms and gain all the details you will need to request divorce papers.
In the USA, it is a similar procedure. First, ensure you have the following essential; the full name of husband and wife, including the wife's maiden name, the court case number, the date of the divorce and the city and state where the divorce took place.
You will then need to find the address of the Office of Vital Statistics in the state where the divorce occurred. This information can be found on the official home page of each state.
Once you have all of the above information, type a brief letter requesting the divorce papers. In the letter, note whether certified or non-certified copies of the divorce papers are needed. Include all of the above information in this request. The requester will also be required to explain his relationship to the parties in the decree and the purpose for which he is requesting copies of the decree. Often the requester must provide proof of identity such as personal driver's licence number and the state where it is issued. Ensure that the requester signs the letter. Alternatively, you can go to the Office of Vital Statistics in the relevant State and request this in person.
In the USA, it is a similar procedure. First, ensure you have the following essential; the full name of husband and wife, including the wife's maiden name, the court case number, the date of the divorce and the city and state where the divorce took place.
You will then need to find the address of the Office of Vital Statistics in the state where the divorce occurred. This information can be found on the official home page of each state.
Once you have all of the above information, type a brief letter requesting the divorce papers. In the letter, note whether certified or non-certified copies of the divorce papers are needed. Include all of the above information in this request. The requester will also be required to explain his relationship to the parties in the decree and the purpose for which he is requesting copies of the decree. Often the requester must provide proof of identity such as personal driver's licence number and the state where it is issued. Ensure that the requester signs the letter. Alternatively, you can go to the Office of Vital Statistics in the relevant State and request this in person.
