Supreme Court — Sole application

How to do your own undefended (uncontested) divorce

Step 10

Order a Certificate of Divorce (Form F56), if you want one

Anytime after 31 days have passed and the divorce has become final, you can go back to the registry to ask for a Certificate of Divorce (Form F56).

This step isn't mandatory. If you don't go to the court registry to get a Certificate of Divorce (Form F56), your divorce will still be legal. If you ever have to show legal proof of your divorce, you can use your divorce order.

What you need to take with you

To apply for a Certificate of Divorce (Form F56), you need to take a copy of the divorce order (make a photocopy of the one you have and keep yours).

You also need to fill out:

These forms have instructions to help you fill them out. You can either fill them out online or print them and fill them out by hand (print neatly using dark-coloured ink).

Important: At this time, earlier versions of Acrobat Reader and the Preview application on Mac computers (and some servers and the Google Chrome browser) don't support these new forms, so you may need to either update your Acrobat Reader or use a PC at your local library or a friend's place to access them.

Tip: To find out how the forms work, see the Supreme Court Civil and Family Forms "How To" Guide on the Court Services Branch website.

If you need help, see Filling out court forms — Who can help.

If you're in Vancouver and need help with these forms, the Vancouver Justice Access Centre's Self-Help and Information Services can help you.

Take the Requisition (Form F17), the Certificate of Divorce (Form F56), a copy of your divorce order, and a cheque, money order, or cash to the registry. As of July 1, 2010, the fee is $40 for each Certificate of Divorce (Form F56). If you want a Certificate of Divorce for both you and your now ex–spouse, you'll have to pay $80. Make cheques and money orders payable to the Minister of Finance. Some registries may accept debit cards — call ahead to find out.

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