Certificate of Divorce in Ontario Guide

Certificate of Divorce

What is a Certificate of Divorce?

A Certificate of Divorce is an official legal document issued by the Ontario court system to confirm that a marriage has been legally dissolved. It is an essential piece of evidence that the divorce process has been finalized and that both parties are no longer legally bound as spouses.

Under the Divorce Act and Ontario family law, the Certificate of Divorce serves several critical purposes:

  1. Proof of Legal Dissolution
    It confirms that a divorce judgment has been granted and has taken effect, meeting the requirements set out by the Divorce Act.