Request for Search for Divorce Decree Absolute.
If you know the court where the divorce, dissolution or annulment took place You must give the court your name, address and case number (if you know it). If you do not know the case number, the court will search 5 years of records either side of the date you believe the decree absolute/final order was pronounced. If you cannot provide this date, the court will search the last 10 years of records. Please take care and ensure that the names of parties are spelt correctly. An incorrect spelling may result in an unsuccessful search. If you have a solicitor applying on your behalf please give your solicitor’s name and address. For contact details of all our courts, visit www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal The court will send you a copy of a decree absolute or final order by post. If you know the case number, the fee for this search is £10. If you do not know the case number, the fee for this search is £45 for every 10 years of records searched. Even if you know the exact date, the fee still £45.
