Divorce certificate

Apostille for a divorce certificate

An apostille for a divorce document is usually required for a new marriage abroad, a name change, migration or property matters.

A divorce may be evidenced by a certificate, register extract, court judgment or notarial document. We first clarify the document type. If an Apostille is required, we clarify which document or notarisation it may relate to; translation requirements should be confirmed with the receiving authority.

When an apostille is needed
Which document confirms the divorce
Court judgment or register extract
Useful information

How an apostille for divorce documents is arranged

When a divorce document needs an apostille

The document is most often required for a new marriage abroad, a name change, residence permit procedures or property matters after the divorce.

  • New marriage abroad
  • Name change
  • Residence permit
  • Property matters

Which document confirms the divorce

It can be a divorce certificate, a register extract or a court judgment. Receiving institutions often require a specific form, so we check this before processing.

  • Divorce certificate
  • Register extract
  • Court judgment
  • Multilingual form

Translation and certification

Requirements depend on the destination country: sometimes an apostille on the original is enough, sometimes a certified translation or an apostille on the translation is also needed. We confirm the order in advance.

  • Document translation
  • Notarial certification
  • Apostille on the original
  • Apostille on the translation

If the document is not at hand

If the divorce document is lost or remained in Latvia, we can request a re-issued document or a register extract under a power of attorney and prepare it for submission.

  • Document request
  • Power of attorney
  • Receiving the extract
  • Further processing
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Official information sources

PFAT assesses the document and prepares it for submission. Since 1 July 2019, apostilles for public documents in Latvia are issued by sworn notaries. Requirements can vary by country and receiving authority, so also check the current procedure in the official sources.

Before submission

What to check for this document

Before sending a document abroad, check the issuing authority, validity, destination country and language requirements. This shows whether apostille, translation, notary or legalisation is needed.

1

Whether the document is valid

We check the issuing authority, date, original or copy and whether the document can be used abroad.

2

Whether translation is needed

We clarify language, destination country and certification requirements.

3

What must be confirmed first

We define whether apostille, translation, notary or legalisation comes first.

Document check

What to prepare before sending the document

To estimate price and timing, we need a short practical list of the document details, destination country and receiving institution.

1

Destination country

Add the country and, if known, the receiving institution.

2

Document format

Attach a photo or PDF and mention whether you have the original.

3

Language

Write the language in which the document must be submitted.

Process

How to order Apostille?

1

Order submission

To receive Apostille or place a translation order, bring the document originals to our office or send scanned documents to birojs@pfat.lv.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which document proves the divorce?

It may be a divorce certificate, register extract, court judgment or a document prepared by a notary.

Can a court judgment receive an apostille?

Yes, but the receiving authority may require another document form, so this must be checked first.

What comes first: translation or apostille?

The order depends on the destination country and receiving authority.

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille confirms the authenticity of a public document for use in countries applying the Hague Convention.

Can I send a document remotely?

Yes, a photo or PDF is enough for the first assessment, although the original may be required later.

Can apostille preparation be handled remotely?

Part of the preparation can start remotely after reviewing a photo or PDF of the document. If the original is required, we explain it before the next step.

Should translation or apostille be done first?

The correct order depends on the destination country and the receiving institution. We check whether apostille, translation, notary certification or legalisation should come first.

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