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The default search is exact name.
As surname spellings can vary there are other search options such as wild cards, name variants 'names that begin with ' and fuzzy matching.
For help on choosing the right option read our guidance on surnames
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Exact names only Searches for records matching the exact spelling of your input, ensuring precise results without variations or misspellings.
Fuzzy matching Finds records that closely resemble your input, allowing for slight variations or common misspellings in names or terms.
Wildcards allowed Use special characters (e.g., *, ?) in your search input to represent unknown or variable characters, expanding search flexibility.
Names that begin with Retrieves records of names starting with the specified letters, useful for finding entries with common prefixes or partial names.
Phonetic matching Searches for records that sound like your input, capturing variations in spelling that share the same pronunciation.
The default search is 'Names that begin with'.
As forename spellings can vary there are other search options such as wild cards, name variants and fuzzy matching.
For help on choosing the right option read our guidance on forenames
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The default search is exact name. As surname spellings can vary there are other search options such as wild cards, name variants 'names that begin with' and fuzzy matching.
The statutory register of divorces was introduced on 1 May 1984.
Enter a year range between 1984 and the current year to narrow your search.
Search the statutory register of divorces from 1 May 1984.
Read how to search for divorces and understand their contents in our other statutory registers guide. You can also read how to: