How do I get a divorce certified?
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How do I get a divorce certified?
Asked on November 19, 2012 under Family Law, New York
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Do you mean how do you get a certified copy of the divorce decree? Generally speaking - and by that I mean speaking as tot he counties in New York City specifically but I am assuming in New York generally - you must be a party to the action, attorney of record or have an affidavit or a notarized letter signed by a party to the action, granting you the authority to secure a copy of the divorce decree. You can do it by mail or in person at the clerk's office. You will need the index number of the action (which can be looked up). Good luck.
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