Eronnatodistukset

Eronnatodistukset are official documents that certify that a marriage has been legally dissolved. They are used to prove the current marital status for administrative or legal purposes. The exact form and issuing authority vary by country, but in many jurisdictions the document is issued by the civil registry, a family court, or a national population register.

A typical eronnatodistus contains the names and dates of birth of the former spouses, the date and place of the divorce, the jurisdiction, and a reference to the legal decision or registration. It is usually issued as a certified copy or as an extract and bears an official signature, seal, or digital authentication.

Issuance generally requires identification and, in some systems, a lawful interest or consent from the person named. In some places, the central civil registry maintains the record and can provide the certificate on request, sometimes online.

Uses include proving marital status for remarrying, applying for governmental benefits or services, updating personal records at banks or employers, and other legal or administrative processes. Some institutions accept other forms of proof, such as a divorce decree, depending on jurisdiction.

Privacy and access rules vary; typically the named individual or their legal representative may request the document, while access for third parties may require consent or a legitimate interest.

Note that eronnatodistus is distinct from a divorce decree or settlement agreement; the certificate confirms the status, while the decision or ruling itself contains the terms.