Justice House Services After Divorce: Surname Restoration, Duplicate Certificates & Official Notices
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Change surname after divorce registration is done.
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get copy of divorce certificate (in case if you lost it) or old marriage certificate anytime, even possible with translation and apostille/legalization for every country and any language.
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Get extra statement/notice/official latter from service development Agency (justice House) about that your Divorce is active , or your old marriage is already canceled and there is no any record of active marriage, also another information related with marriage or divorce.
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Representative Services at the Justice House of Georgia
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Once your divorce is registered in Georgia, there are a few additional services you may need from the Public Service Development Agency (Justice House) — restoring your original surname, obtaining a duplicate certificate, or getting an official notice confirming your marital status. We can handle all three on your behalf as your legal representative, under a Power of Attorney, without you needing to visit Georgia or the Justice House in person.
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1. Restoring Your Surname After Divorce
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If you changed your surname when you got married, you can request to have your original surname restored once your divorce is officially registered at the Justice House. This is handled as part of the post-divorce administrative process and is typically completed within 6 working days.
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Our lawyer can submit this request on your behalf under your Power of Attorney, so you don't need to be present in Georgia or make a separate trip to the Justice House.
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2. Duplicate Divorce or Marriage Certificate
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Lost your original divorce certificate, or need a copy of your marriage certificate from before the divorce? We can request a duplicate certificate from the civil registry at any time — even years after your case is closed.
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If you need the duplicate for use outside Georgia, we can also arrange:
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Certified translation into your language
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Apostille or consular legalization, depending on the country where it will be used
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See our guides on Apostille and Legalization and Certified Translation for more detail on when each is required.
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3. Official Notice / Statement From the Justice House
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Sometimes you need formal, written confirmation from Georgian authorities — for example, a statement confirming that:
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Your divorce is officially registered and active, or
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Your previous marriage has been fully canceled with no active record remaining, or
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Other marriage- or divorce-related information tied to your civil registry record
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This kind of official notice or letter is often required by foreign authorities, immigration offices, or institutions abroad that need proof of your current marital status. We can request this directly from the Justice House on your behalf.
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Why Use a Lawyer for Justice House Matters?
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The Justice House handles hundreds of different administrative services, each with its own specific requirements and legal criteria under Georgian law. Having a licensed, experienced lawyer manage your case means:
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Avoiding submission errors that cause delays or rejections
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Understanding which specific service and process applies to your situation
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Full representation under Power of Attorney, so you never need to travel to Georgia
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Your Power of Attorney must be prepared at a local notary office in your country of residence, and the original document (not a copy) sent to us before we can act on your behalf. See our full guide: How to Prepare a Power of Attorney Abroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I restore my surname if I'm not a Georgian citizen? Yes, if your marriage was registered in Georgia (or legalized here) and your divorce is processed through Georgian authorities, surname restoration can be requested as part of that process — even if you are not a Georgian citizen.
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How long does surname restoration take? It's typically completed within 6 working days once your divorce is registered.
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Can I get a duplicate divorce certificate years after my divorce? Yes. Duplicate certificates can be requested from the civil registry at any time, regardless of how long ago your divorce was finalized.
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Do I need to travel to Georgia for any of these services? No. With a properly prepared Power of Attorney, our lawyer can handle surname restoration, duplicate certificates, and official notices entirely on your behalf.
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Can the duplicate certificate be translated and apostilled at the same time? Yes — we can arrange certified translation and apostille or legalization together with your duplicate certificate request, so it's ready for use abroad in one package.
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Request a Justice House Service
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Whether you need your surname restored, a duplicate certificate, or an official notice about your marital status, contact us with the details of your case and we'll handle it directly with the Justice House on your behalf.
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Related guides: How to Prepare a Power of Attorney Abroad | Apostille and Legalization | Certified Translation of Divorce Documents
Lawyer represents client in Justice House and provides legal service based on Power of attorney, which gives representative power and authority to lawyer. Power of attorney should be done in local notary office and send to lawyer original (not copy).
why you need my representation?
in Justice House there are hundreds of different services and each service has its individual specific, also there are difference criteria and requirements regulated by Georgian Law. So Licensed lawyer who is experienced and knows how to lead case, avoid risks and control procedure. fully this experience give trust and peace to client.
