The marriage may be dissolved in a matrimonial property regime by mutual agreement between the spouses, provided that both spouses are resident in Estonia. The divorce shall be final not earlier than one month and not later than three months after the filing of the divorce petition. A divorce can also be obtained notary and in court if there is a dispute. Read more on the country portal
Divorce in Valga municipality administration
Both spouses are required to be present in order to file a petition for divorce If one of the spouses is unable to appear in person at the registry office to file a joint petition for good cause, he or she may file a separate notarised petition:
- Joint declaration of divorce " (PDF) Annex to the Decree of the Minister for the Regions
- Separate application for divorce " (PDF) Annex to the Regulation of the Minister for Regional Affairs
Documents needed:
- a document certifying the marriage (if there is no entry in the population register).
- identity documents
Once the divorce has been registered, the official will issue a certificate of divorce to the petitioners at their request.
State fees:
- Divorce - €90
- Issuing a first divorce certificate - free of charge
- Issue of a certificate of divorce - €20.
Payment of the State fee:
- Beneficiary: Ministry of Finance
- Swedbank EE932200221023778606
- SEB Bank EE891010220034796011
- Luminor Bank EE701700017001577198
- Reference number: 10294002000147
The payment should be accompanied by an explanation of the divorce and the names.
