The Three Timeframes of a Notarial Divorce
When discussing how long an express divorce before a notary takes, it is essential to distinguish three phases with different timeframes:
1. Case Processing by Divorcios.express: 24–48 Business Hours
Divorcios.express prepares and processes the case within 24–48 business hours, provided the client has correctly supplied all required data and documentation and there are no issues requiring correction.
This timeframe includes:
- Final review of data and documentation.
- Drafting the regulatory agreement.
- Preparing the notary documentation.
This 24–48 hour timeframe refers exclusively to the processing by Divorcios.express and does not include notary availability or Civil Registry times.
2. Notary Signing
Once the case is ready, the signing date is coordinated with the notary. The signing date depends on the notary's availability and coordination with both spouses.
It is not possible to set a standard timeframe for this phase, as it depends on the notary's schedule and the spouses' availability.
3. Civil Registry Registration
After the deed is signed, it is sent to the Civil Registry for the divorce to be registered. The registration time depends on the relevant Civil Registry.
Civil Registry times vary depending on the registry and its workload.
What "24–48 Hours" Does NOT Mean
The 24–48 hour timeframe does not mean that the entire divorce (including signing and registration) will be completed in that time. It means:
"Divorcios.express processes your case within 24–48 business hours."
That is, the part that depends on Divorcios.express is completed within that timeframe. The subsequent phases (signing and registration) depend on third parties.
What Can Affect the Processing Time?
The 24–48 hour timeframe is met when:
- All form data is correctly and completely filled in.
- All required documentation has been delivered and is valid.
- There are no issues requiring correction.
If data or documentation needs to be corrected, the timeframe restarts from when the corrected information is received.
Conclusion
Divorcios.express processes your case within 24–48 business hours. The notary signing and Civil Registry registration depend on the notary's and Civil Registry's availability respectively. The complete process has three phases with differentiated timeframes.
Related articles:
- Mutual-Agreement Divorce before a Notary: Step by Step
- What Happens after Signing the Divorce before a Notary?
See also our Knowledge Base for more information about timeframes.