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#A completed Certificate of Divorce ([[Form F56 Certificate of Divorce|Form F56]]); and | #A completed Certificate of Divorce ([[Form F56 Certificate of Divorce|Form F56]]); and | ||
#$40 for each certificate. | #$40 for each certificate. | ||
===In person - If you don't have a lawyer=== | ===In person - If you don't have a lawyer=== | ||
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#$40 for each certificate. Cash, Interac, and Personal Cheques with 2 pieces of ID are accepted; abd | #$40 for each certificate. Cash, Interac, and Personal Cheques with 2 pieces of ID are accepted; abd | ||
#It is helpful if you have a copy of your Divorce Order, but it is not required. Providing a copy may expedite the court registry's ability to process your request. It is a good idea to bring government-issued photo ID, like your driver's license or passport. | #It is helpful if you have a copy of your Divorce Order, but it is not required. Providing a copy may expedite the court registry's ability to process your request. It is a good idea to bring government-issued photo ID, like your driver's license or passport. | ||
===Applying by snail mail=== | ===Applying by snail mail=== | ||
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#Your telephone number; and | #Your telephone number; and | ||
#A cheque or money order for $50 in Canadian dollars ($40 for each certificate + $10 mailing fee - if you want 2 certificates, you'd send $90) payable to the Minister of Finance. There is a $30 service fee for any dishonoured cheques. | #A cheque or money order for $50 in Canadian dollars ($40 for each certificate + $10 mailing fee - if you want 2 certificates, you'd send $90) payable to the Minister of Finance. There is a $30 service fee for any dishonoured cheques. | ||
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===Court file number=== | |||
If you don't know where your divorce is filed or your court file number, call the [http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/divorce/crdp-bead.html Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings] at 613-957-4519 (or for the hearing impaired only - 1-800-267-7676) Monday to Friday, 9-4pm ET. They will be able to give you your File Number and confirm the Court Registry location where your divorce is filed. You will have to tell them your Date of Birth and the ex-spouse's date of birth (or the date of marriage). | |||
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===Copy of Divorce Order exception=== | |||
If your divorce was finalized in BC prior to the year retained by the Supreme Court Registry where your divorce order was issued, you may be required to produce a copy of your Divorce Order before applying for a Certificate of Divorce. You can request a copy of your divorce order in writing by email, regular mail or fax to [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/ItemDetails.aspx?Source=Asked+%26+Answered&ID=815bc8ec-fe53-607b-975f-ff0000fad974 BC Archives]. | |||
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