Dissolution of a marriage contracted in Georgia
Remote dissolution of a marriage concluded in Georgia, without the need for personal presence of the spouses
Who is this service for:
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for citizens of any state who got married in Georgia and received a state marriage certificate of the established form;
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for citizens who got married in Georgia and want to get a divorce as quickly as possible, without unnecessary formalities and without extra costs for visiting Georgia;
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for citizens who got married in Georgia, but are outside the country of residence and do not have the opportunity to file a divorce in the country of citizenship;
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for citizens who got married in Georgia on their own or with the help of any wedding agency.
The marriage is dissolved administratively and does not require obtaining a residence permit or Georgian citizenship. Divorce takes place in the territorial body of the Legal Entity of Public Law "Agency for the Development of State Services" of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. In the event that the spouses cannot be present in Georgia, the dissolution of the marriage is formalized by a proxy on the basis of an appropriate power of attorney.
After divorce registration, each of the spouses receives a copy of the Divorce Certificate in Georgian with translation into English and with apostille or seals of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Divorce certificate will be sent by postal mail EMS to the address indicated by the client.
Conditions for dissolution of marriage (divorce) without personal presence:
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consent of both spouses;
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the absence of common minor children;
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the absence of property claims.
Documents required for divorce without personal
presence
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Power of attorney/powers of attorney for an authorized employee of our agency in English, duly certified by a notary with an apostille or consular legalization (except for countries that have signed the Minsk Convention). The power of attorney must be completed in notarial form (execution and certification must be made by a licensed notary).
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Copies of foreign passports of the spouses.
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The original of the marriage certificate (wedding certificate) issued in Georgia.
All documents must be sent to Georgia to our postal address.
Preparations for the divorce procedure are read only after receiving all the listed documents.
Dissolution of a marriage in Georgia without your personal presence.
$ 475.-
(with one power of attorney* from both spouses)
or
$ 535.-
(with two powers of attorney* from each spouse)
Included:
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preparation of documents (translation into Georgian and notarization of passports and power of attorney/powers of attorney);
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filing an application for divorce on behalf of the couple to the territorial branch of the Agency for the Development of State Services of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia;
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state duty for divorce;
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obtaining a divorce certificate at the territorial branch of the Agency for the Development of State Services of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
Service provision period:
10 working days from the date of receipt in Georgia of a complete package of documents from a couple
* The power of attorney must be completed in notarial form (execution and certification must be made by a licensed notary)
It is additionally paid:
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state fee for translation and consular legalization or apostille of the Divorce Certificate;
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notarization of copies of the certificate of divorce;
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notarized translation of the certificate of divorce;
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forwarding of finished documents to the client by EMS or DHL.
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consular legalization in the consulate of a foreign state (if the consulate of a foreign state is located on the territory of Georgia).
If you need an apostille or consular legalization of your Divorce Certificate (with or without translation), then the terms for rendering the divorce service will increase by the period indicated below, depending on the option you choose. Please note that the terms and cost of consular legalization are indicated ONLY for legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, and do not include the cost and terms of legalization directly by the Consulate.
State fees for apostille or legalization of a divorce certificate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice of Georgia:
2 working days - 46 USD
4 working days - 23 USD
8 working days - 12 USD
State fees for apostille or legalization in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice of Georgia of a divorce certificate and its translation:
2 working days - 104 USD
4 working days - 59 USD
8 working days - 35 USD
Supporting the process of divorce concluded in Georgia, with the personal presence of one or both spouses
Supporting the process of divorce concluded in Georgia, with the personal presence of one or both spouses
$ 200.-
Included:
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drawing up and translation of a notarized power of attorney;
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checking the documents required for divorce;
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support in Georgian for filing an application for divorce at the territorial office of the Agency for the Development of State Services of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia;
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payment of the state fee for divorce on behalf of the couple;
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obtaining a Divorce Certificate from the territorial office of the Agency for Development of State Services of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia;
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submission of Divorce Certificate for apostille or consular legalization and translation (if necessary);
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consultations and information on all issues of divorce and legalization of documents for your country.
Order the service at least 7 days before the divorce procedure
It is additionally paid:
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translation of passports and other necessary documents;
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payment for registration and translation of a notarized power of attorney;
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state fee for divorce;
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state fee for translation and consular legalization or apostille of the Divorce Certificate;
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notarization of copies of Divorce Certificates;
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consular legalization at the consulate of a foreign state (if the consulate of a foreign state is located on the territory of Georgia);
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notarized translation of a Divorce Certificate.
Order a divorce service
Details about the divorce procedure can be found on our website DOCDIVORCE