A divorce certificate is an official court document proving the legal end of a marriage in Ontario
An Ontario divorce certificate is a legally binding document issued by the Superior Court of Justice that provides formal proof that a marriage has been dissolved. This essential document contains key details including the names of both parties, the date and location of divorce, and the court file number.
You may need a divorce certificate for several important purposes:
- Legally remarrying in Canada or abroad
- Updating government identification and records
- Changing your legal name
- Estate planning and insurance matters
- Immigration applications
The certificate can be obtained from the courthouse where your divorce was granted or through ServiceOntario for divorces granted after April 1, 1979. Unlike a divorce order, this simplified certificate is widely accepted as proof of divorce status.