Legal document certifying dissolution of marriage
Visit Official Portal →6-24 months (court process)
Court fees vary (₹500-5,000)
Individuals whose marriage has been legally dissolved
Divorced individuals for legal proof of marital status
File petition in family court with grounds for divorce.
Court serves notice to other party.
Attend hearings, mediation, and present evidence.
Court grants preliminary divorce decree.
Final divorce decree issued after waiting period (usually 6 months).
Get certified copy of divorce decree from court.
To correct errors or update details on your Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree, you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree.
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://districts.ecourts.gov.in to access your Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree.
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://districts.ecourts.gov.in.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Mutual consent: 6-18 months. Contested: 2-5 years depending on complexity.
Adultery, cruelty, desertion, conversion, mental disorder, communicable disease, renunciation.
Yes, after decree absolute is issued. Keep certified copy for remarriage registration.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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