NAATI certified Thai divorce certificate translation (Kor Ror 6 / Kor Ror 7)
A divorce certificate matters in partner visa files because the department needs to see that a previous relationship ended lawfully before it assesses the current one.
In short
The divorce certificate (Kor Ror 7) and the divorce register (Kor Ror 6) are normally translated together: the register carries the settlement details and registration date that the certificate does not show. Where the divorce came from a court judgment, translate the judgment and the certificate of finality as well.
Key facts for this document
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | District registrar (Kor Ror 7 certificate and Kor Ror 6 register) |
| Must the whole document be translated? | Certificate and register, plus court judgment where applicable |
| Most common reason for rejection | Register extract omitted; court documents missing |
| Typical translation turnaround | 1–3 business days |
Turnaround covers translation work in business days only; it excludes processing time at the issuing office or the receiving body. Confirm current requirements before lodging.
When this document is required
- Partner and prospective marriage visas — evidence that an earlier relationship has ended
- Registering a marriage in Australia, where the registry asks for proof of the end of any previous marriage
- Changing a surname back after divorce, and reconciling names across a document set
- Family law, inheritance and custody matters that rely on the settlement terms
Which original to send
- The divorce certificate (Kor Ror 7) issued by the district registrar
- The divorce register (Kor Ror 6), which records the agreement and registration date
- For a court divorce: the judgment plus the certificate that the case is final
Checklist before you send scans
- Scan every page, including annotations and marginal notes added by the registrar
- Check that the registration date, district office and registrar's signature are readable
- Provide passport spellings for both former spouses
- Tell us whether the receiving body wants both Kor Ror 6 and Kor Ror 7
Common reasons a translation is questioned
- Lodging only Kor Ror 7 when the receiving body expects the register extract too
- Omitting the court documents where the divorce was granted by judgment
- Inconsistent surnames across the document set after a post-divorce name change
- Using an extract issued longer ago than the receiving body's validity window
Frequently asked questions
Do I need both Kor Ror 6 and Kor Ror 7?
It depends on the receiving body. Many ask for both because the register shows details the certificate omits. Where the requirement is unclear, translating both avoids a second round.
My divorce was granted by a court — what else is needed?
Translate the judgment and the certificate of finality alongside the registration documents, so the authority can see both the decision and that it can no longer be appealed.
The settlement mentions children — is that translated too?
Yes. Custody and maintenance clauses are part of the document and are translated in full; partial translations are a common reason for a request for further information.
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Reviewed July 2026. General information for document preparation only, not immigration assistance; we are not a registered migration agent (OMARA). Confirm current requirements with the receiving body — see immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and naati.com.au.