Step 7: Ask for Your Certificate of Divorce This final section of the divorce guide explains: 7.1 Proving you are divorced 7.2 Applying for a Certificate of Divorce 7.3 Letter to Request a Certificate of Divorce
7.1 Proving you are Divorced
7.2 Applying for a Certificate of Divorce
Your divorce becomes effective on the 31st day after the date of the Divorce Judgment, unless one spouse appeals. Your Divorce Judgment is not proof of divorce. When someone asks you for “proof of divorce” you must show a Certificate of Divorce to prove that your marriage has ended.
You can apply to the Office of the Registrar of the Court of Queen’s Bench in Fredericton for your Certificate of Divorce. Prepare a letter requesting the certificate and send it to the Registrar – See Example E.13 on page 40. You will need to enclose a certified cheque or money order for $7, payable to the MINISTER OF FINANCE. Send your letter and fee to the:
To get a Certificate of Divorce you must apply for it. It will not be sent to you automatically. You can apply for the Certificate of Divorce 30 days after the date of the Divorce Judgment.
Deputy Registrar Court of Queen’s Bench Room 202, Justice Building P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton NB E3B 5H1 (or deliver by hand to Justice Building, 427 Queen Street, Room 202) If you prefer, you can apply for a Certificate of Divorce at a Service New Brunswick Centre in your area or access the Request Form on Service New Brunswick’s website at https://www.pxw1.snb.ca /snb7001/e/1000/CSS-FOL-SNB-45-0001E.pdf.
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Step 7:Ask for Your Certificate of Divorce