Register a divorce
In order to get a divorce, you need a lawyer and you will go to court. The judge will rule on the divorce. You will then have to register the divorce at the municipality. The lawyer usually takes care of this.
How it works
Check whether you must register the divorce in The Hague
Submit the required documents
The municipality will register your divorce
Request a divorce certificate
Condition
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The court decision is definitive (irrevocable)
First check if you must register the divorce in The Hague
Check where you need to register the divorce. To do this answer the questions below.
Register the divorce by post
Do you have to register the divorce in The Hague? You can only do this by post. Usually your attorney will take care of this. Would you like to do this yourself? Contact your lawyer. He will know which documents you have to submit. The documents must be sent to this address:
Gemeente Den Haag
Dienst Publiekszaken, afdeling Landelijke Taken
Postbus 12620
2500 DL Den Haag
It is free to register a divorce at the municipality.
Once the municipality has received all of the required documents, it will register the divorce as quickly as possible.
Do you want to expedite the registration? Your lawyer can contact the Department of National Tasks (afdeling Landelijke Taken) by calling tel. 14070.
Also see: Request divorce certificate