How can I have a divorce certificate corrected to show the correct spelling of my surname?
Question Details:
On my final divorce decree my surname is misspelled. I had asked for this to be corrected after I noticed the misspelling by my ex husband in the initial filing. I was assured by my lawyer that this is not an issue should I wish to remarry as my social security number could be used to verify my identity. However, I am planning to marry in England and have been instructed that the misspelling could result in a delay in the issuance of a marriage certificate. I cannot afford a delay and would appreciate help. In DE.
File an amendment with the court showing your correct name on the divorce decree.
The amendment would say, The divorce decree is amended as follows:
______ (incorrect name) should be __________ my (correct name).
Sign and date the amendment. File it with the court with an attached proof of service and mail copies of the amendment and attached proof of service to all parties.
