You’ll need to send either:
- a decree of divorce
- a decree of dissolution
- a decree of annulment
- a certified copy decree
A decree granted outside Scotland must be absolute or final. A conditional order or decree nisi will not be accepted.
You’ll also need to send us completed forms.
If your former spouse or civil partner died
If your former spouse or civil partner died, you’ll need a copy of their death certificate.
If your marriage or civil partnership is not recognised or registered in the UK
You’ll need to provide a copy of your marriage or civil partnership certificate.
This is for couples who are in an existing marriage or civil partnership that either:
- has not been recognised in the UK
- needs to be registered in the UK for them to be recognised as married or civilly partnered
If you had a divorce or dissolution outside the UK
You should complete and return either the:
