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Recognition of a divorce decree from United States in Peru
If you married in Peru and later divorced in the United States or another country, your decree requires judicial recognition to produce effects before RENIEC, municipalities, registries or property-related procedures in Peru.
Why recognition in Peru matters
A divorce decree issued in the United States or another country can be valid where it was issued, but it does not automatically produce effects in Peru. If you need to update civil status, organize Peruvian documents, handle property matters or prove your situation before a Peruvian authority, the exequatur process is required.
Documents to review
For divorces issued in the United States or other countries, the decree, proof that it is final, the applicable apostille or legalization, and the Peruvian documents linked to the marriage must be reviewed.
- Complete foreign divorce decree.
- Certificate of finality, non-appeal or equivalent document.
- Peruvian marriage certificate.
- Valid ID or passport.
- Apostille or legalization, depending on the issuing country.
- Official or certified Spanish translation, when required.
- Power of attorney if a representative will act in Peru.
Key point
Having a foreign decree is not enough. The document must be complete, final, properly apostilled or legalized, translated when required, and supported by the necessary Peruvian records.