Do Joint Filers Each Get Their Own Certificate?
No. Joint filers receive one certificate that covers both spouses. Both names appear on the certificate. It is delivered by email promptly after both spouses have individually completed the course.
How It Works for Joint Filers
Both spouses must individually complete the course — you may do this separately or together
One certificate is issued once both spouses have finished, listing both names
The certificate is emailed to the email address used at enrollment
One certificate is filed with the court to satisfy the requirement for both spouses
What the Certificate Shows
The joint certificate includes both spouses' full legal names exactly as entered during enrollment. Make sure both names are entered correctly at registration — the certificate must match your court records.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Certificates issued | One — covers both spouses |
Both names on certificate | Yes |
When issued | Promptly after both spouses individually complete the course |
Delivery | |
Filed with court | Once — satisfies requirement for both |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my spouse need to finish before I do for the certificate to be issued? The certificate is issued once both spouses have individually completed the course. You can complete it at different times — the certificate is generated when the second spouse finishes.
One spouse's name is wrong on the certificate. What do I do? Let us know before filing. We will reissue the certificate with the correct name. Do not file a certificate with an incorrect name.
I filed separately from my spouse, not jointly. Do we each get a certificate? Yes. If you filed separate petitions, you each enroll and pay separately and each receive your own individual certificate.