Proving a marriage has ended
To remarry, to update your records, or for a visa, you may be asked for a divorce certificate — official proof that a statutory marriage has been legally dissolved. In Nigeria that proof is the court’s decree absolute (dissolution of marriage), and what people need is usually a certified copy of it. This guide explains what counts, how to obtain it, and how to get it accepted abroad.
Honest note: RenewPapers is not a court and does not conduct divorce proceedings. What we do is help you obtain a certified copy of an existing decree and legalise it where needed. For the divorce itself you need a lawyer; we can point you the right way.
What to know
- Statutory marriages (under the Marriage Act) are dissolved by a court; the decree absolute is the proof.
- Customary / Islamic dissolutions follow their own processes and documentation — we confirm what proof your situation produces.
- Certified copies & legalisation — a certified copy of the decree, legalised (not apostilled) for use abroad.
What do you need?
Need proof of divorce?
Tell us what it is for — remarriage, a visa or your records. We will obtain a certified copy of the decree and legalise it where needed.
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