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The divorce

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The Belgian divorces must be transcribed, at request of the clerk of the court, by the service of the Registry office of the place where the marriage was celebrated. The service of the Registry office of the City of Brussels also transcribes divorces in Belgium of persons married abroad.

   

The transcription happens within a month following the reception of the decision, that is given to he population services of the place of residence of the ex-couple.

Divorces pronounced abroad

Given the complexity of this subject, it is advised to get in touch beforehand by telephone with the service of the Registry office to receive all the information.

Copies and abstracts from the certificate of divorce

To obtain copies and abstracts from the certificate of divorce, it is possible to:

  • Go to the counters
  • Send an e-mail to the service of the Registry office
  • Send a written demand by mail
  • Introduce the demand via the electronic counter. e-services


Practical information

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Suppletory register - Divorce
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3rd floor
1000 Brussels
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Tel. : 02 279 34 35
Fax : 02 279 35 79
etatcivil.dem@brucity.be
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