Our solicitor can verify, certify, apostille & legalise
Your UK Divorce Final Order / Decree Absolute
About the Author
KH is a practising solicitor based in London, admitted in England & Wales and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. He is registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. KH has worked as legal counsel and in-house solicitor across leading firms and corporations. He personally oversees every apostille and legalisation case at Ginkgo Advisory, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and end-to-end quality control.
KH Lam, LLB, LLM
Legal Consultant of Ginkgo Advisory
Need to register a UK divorce in Lithuania?
If HMCTS issued your UK Divorce Final Order digitally, you may not have an original paper court order. This now happens often in England and Wales.
However, Lithuania can accept a printed copy of a digital UK Divorce Final Order if the document follows the correct route.
In most cases, the document needs three steps:
- a UK solicitor or the court verifies the digital Divorce Final Order;
- the UK Legalisation Office attaches a paper apostille; and
- a competent translator or translation office translates the document into Lithuanian.
Our solicitor-led service helps clients prepare digitally issued UK Divorce Final Orders for use in Lithuania.
Can Lithuania accept a digital UK Divorce Final Order?
Yes. Lithuania can accept a printed copy of a digital UK Divorce Final Order when the document has the correct verification, apostille and translation.
We have confirmed with the Consular Section of Lithuania in the United Kingdom that Lithuania accepts a printed copy of a digital UK Divorce Final Order where:
- a UK solicitor or the court verifies the document;
- the UK Legalisation Office attaches an Apostille; and
- the document has a Lithuanian translation.
This point matters because many UK divorce orders now exist only as digital HMCTS documents.
Therefore, if you do not have an original paper court order, you can usually prepare the digital order for Lithuania through solicitor verification and apostille.
Why solicitor verification matters
A digital UK Divorce Final Order does not look like an old-style wet-ink court order.
As a result, a Lithuanian civil registry office may need extra assurance that the printed copy matches the digital court document.
Solicitor verification helps create that chain of authenticity.
As practising solicitors in England and Wales, we can review the digital Divorce Final Order, check the available issuing evidence, and certify the printed copy for apostille use.
This gives the Lithuanian authority clearer evidence that the printed document came from the digital HMCTS order.
Enhanced solicitor certification for Lithuania
Our certification goes beyond a basic “true copy” stamp.
For Lithuania, we prepare enhanced solicitor certification wording to support the use of a digital HMCTS Divorce Final Order overseas.
Where appropriate, our certification can confirm that:
- the solicitor reviewed a digitally issued HMCTS Divorce Final Order;
- the printed copy matches the digital document;
- the solicitor verified the document for apostille purposes; and
- the solicitor acts as a practising solicitor in England and Wales.
Clear wording matters.
For example, a foreign authority may question a document if the certification does not explain what the solicitor checked.
In addition, the UK Legalisation Office needs a suitable solicitor signature, seal or stamp before it can attach an apostille.
For that reason, we prepare the certification with the apostille process in mind.
FCDO apostille for a UK Divorce Final Order
After solicitor verification, we submit the certified printed document to the UK Legalisation Office for a paper apostille.
The apostille confirms the solicitor’s signature, seal or stamp for overseas use. It does not confirm the divorce itself.
For Lithuania, the usual route is:
Digital HMCTS Divorce Final Order → printed copy → solicitor verification and certification → FCDO paper apostille → Lithuanian translation → Lithuanian civil registration.
We assist with the solicitor certification and FCDO apostille process.
Where eligible, we can also discuss a 2-working-day express apostille option.
Lithuanian translation requirement
Lithuania also requires a Lithuanian translation for divorce registration.
However, the Consular Section has confirmed that the Embassy does not need to verify the translation.
A competent translator or translation office can prepare it.
This means the main legalisation step usually involves solicitor verification and the UK apostille.
You may arrange the Lithuanian translation yourself. Alternatively, we can guide you on timing.
In most cases, we suggest completing the solicitor certification and apostille first. Then, the translator can translate the final apostilled document.
This approach helps ensure the Lithuanian translation matches the exact document you will submit.
Who needs this service?
This service suits clients who need to register a UK divorce in Lithuania and only have a digital HMCTS Divorce Final Order.
You may need this service for:
- Lithuanian civil registry divorce registration;
- surname change after divorce;
- remarriage in Lithuania;
- proof of divorce for Lithuanian authorities;
- civil status updates;
- inheritance or family law matters in Lithuania;
- Lithuanian passport or identity document updates; or
- other overseas procedures after a UK divorce.
What we need from you
To begin, please send us a clear PDF of your UK Divorce Final Order.
Where available, please also provide:
- the HMCTS issuing email;
- the original downloaded PDF;
- the case reference;
- any court notification or covering email;
- the Lithuanian authority’s latest instructions; and
- your deadline.
These details help us choose suitable solicitor certification wording.
They also help us reduce the risk of delay at the apostille stage.
Our process
First, we review your UK Divorce Final Order.
Next, we confirm whether the document appears suitable for solicitor verification and apostille.
We then verify the digital document and prepare a solicitor-certified printed copy.
After that, we submit the certified document to the UK Legalisation Office for a paper apostille.
Once the apostille has been issued, a competent translator or translation office can translate the document into Lithuanian.
Finally, you can use the completed document for Lithuanian divorce registration or related civil status matters.
Why use a solicitor-led service?
Digital divorce documents can create practical problems overseas.
For example, some authorities still expect an original paper court order. Others accept a printed digital order only when the document has proper verification and apostille.
A solicitor-led process helps solve this problem.
It gives the receiving authority a clearer chain from the digital HMCTS document to the certified printed copy and then to the apostilled document.
Moreover, proper certification helps the UK Legalisation Office process the document more smoothly.
Incorrect certification can cause delay, rejection or the need to start again.
UK Divorce Final Order apostille for Lithuania
If HMCTS issued your UK Divorce Final Order digitally and you need to register the divorce in Lithuania, we can help with:
- solicitor verification of the digital HMCTS Divorce Final Order;
- enhanced solicitor certification of the printed copy;
- FCDO paper apostille submission;
- express apostille handling where available;
- guidance on Lithuanian translation requirements; and
- return of the completed legalised document.
Contact us with your Divorce Final Order, destination authority and deadline.
We will review the document and confirm the next steps.
FAQs
Can Lithuania accept a digital UK Divorce Final Order?
Yes. Lithuania can accept a printed copy of a digital UK Divorce Final Order if a UK solicitor or the court verifies it, the UK Legalisation Office apostilles it, and a competent translator or translation office translates it into Lithuanian.
Do I need an original paper court order?
Usually, no.
If HMCTS issued the Divorce Final Order digitally only, you can usually prepare a printed copy for Lithuania through solicitor verification and apostille.
Does a UK solicitor need to certify the Divorce Final Order?
Yes, in many cases.
Where you do not have an original paper court order, solicitor certification helps confirm that the printed copy matches the digital HMCTS document.
Can the court verify the document instead?
Yes. The Lithuanian Consular Section has indicated that a UK solicitor or the court can verify the document.
However, many clients choose solicitor verification because it is often more practical than requesting a separate court-certified copy.
Does the document need a paper apostille?
For Lithuanian divorce registration, the practical route usually involves a solicitor-certified printed copy with a UK paper apostille.
Does the Lithuanian translation need Embassy verification?
No. The Lithuanian Consular Section has confirmed that the Embassy does not need to verify the translation.
A competent translator or translation office can prepare the Lithuanian translation.
Should I translate before or after the apostille?
In most cases, you should translate after the apostille has been issued.
This way, the Lithuanian translation reflects the final apostilled document.
How long does the apostille take?
A 2-working-day express apostille option may be available for eligible matters.
However, timing depends on the document, the UK Legalisation Office process and any extra checks.
Can you help if I am outside the UK?
Yes. In many cases, we can start the process remotely using the digital Divorce Final Order and supporting HMCTS evidence.
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