rokey123 wrote:...
Thanks nojthan i read through...
Yes we tried to reach the office no responds (it was such a hustle since the marriage was done in different town and in the customary way and although there was a registration at the circuit court) we only came as far on getting only the photocopies stamp as certified and letter confirming they have an original.
Just dont know if this alright to use the photocopies and should inform them we couldnt find the original or we just shouldnt send any of it.
Well I see it's Q11.24 you are talking about.
In the form it says documents to be provided as supporting evidence include:
evidence that any previous marriage or civil partnership has legally ended – e.g. divorce
certificate
The requirement to see a divorce certificate is given as an example (eg).
I suggest what you have is hopefully adequate - you say you have a copy of a divorce certificate or register entry plus a letter certifying authenticity.
If that is how it is done in Ghana then that is your evidence to submit.
You could explain (in a brief cover letter) that HO previously retained or 'lost' the original in a previous application for RC (if that is what happened - I think that's what you said).
Clearly you have married so some legal authorities (including HO) have already accepted the previous divorce & the fact that both parties were single & free to marry (as you must have been!).
If HO really do query this one document then you will have to make efforts to get another official copy in the future. But it seems unlikely to be necessary.