# The Family Proceedings Rules 1991, Rule 2.51: Indorsement and certificate of decree absolute


(1) Where a decree nisi is made absolute, the proper officer shall made an indorsement to that effect on the decree, stating the precise time at which it was made absolute.
(2) On a decree nisi being made absolute, the proper officer shall send to the petitioner and the respondent a certificate in Form M9 or MIO whichever is appropriate, authenticated by the seal of the divorce county court or registry from which is issued.
(3) A central index of decrees absolute shall be kept under the control of the principal registry and any person shall be entitled to require a search to be made therein, and to be furnished with a certificate of the result of the search, on payment of the prescribed fee.
(4) A certificate in Form M9 or M10 that a decree nisi has been made absolute shall be issued to any person requiring it on payment of the prescribed fee.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1247/rule/2.51 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-1991/rule-2.51
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