If you or your partner has previously been married and divorced in Canada, you must provide the original or a court-certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute. Photocopies will not be accepted. The following documents are not accepted:
- Divorce Order
- Divorce Judgement
- Decree Nisi
You can get a certified copy of your Certificate of Divorce from the court office that granted the divorce.
If you got divorced outside of Canada, you must receive authorization from the Minister of Government Services through Service Ontario