Marry Me Docs

Civil Wedding:

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• Passport copies of both parties.

• Full birth certificates of both parties, including parents' names, certified by an Apostille stamp.

• Certificate of non-impediment to marriage, issued by your local municipality or town hall, certified by an Apostille stamp.

• Divorce certificate or certified copy of the Decree Absolute if applicable, certified by an Apostille stamp.

• Official document from the court if you have changed your name.

• Certificate of adoption, deed poll certificate, or death certificate if applicable.

• Apostille stamps for birth certificates and Certificates of Non-Impediment.

• Passport copies of 2 witnesses.

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Orthodox Wedding:

• Passport copies of both parties.

• Baptism records of both parties (both must be baptized Christians).

• Full birth certificates of both parties, including parents' names, certified by an Apostille stamp.

• Certificate letter from your church confirming no previous marriages, certified by the bishop and stating permission to marry in Greece.

• Certificate of non-impediment to marriage, certified by an Apostille stamp.

• Divorce certificate or certified copy of the Decree Absolute if applicable, certified by an Apostille stamp.

• Additional documentation if one party is of another Christian denomination (contact us for more details).

• Official document from the court if you have changed your name.

• Certificate of adoption, deed poll certificate, or death certificate if applicable.

• Apostille stamps for birth certificates and Certificates of Non-Impediment.

• Copy of the newspaper where the wedding notice was posted, if required by the local church and priest.

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Catholic or Maronite Wedding:

• Baptism records of both parties.

• Divorce certificate or certified copy of the Decree Absolute if applicable, certified by an Apostille stamp.

• Confirmation certificate.

• Freedom to marry certificate, dated within 3 months of the marriage.

• Permission from your bishop to marry outside your parish.

• Certificate of completion of "Pre-Cana" instructions.

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Mixed Religious Weddings:

• If between an Orthodox and a Catholic, a religious wedding is possible with specific requirements.

• If between an Orthodox and a non-baptized party, a religious wedding is not possible.

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General Notes:

• All documents must be translated and certified/stamped by the local Greek Embassy or Consulate in your country.

• Ensure all names on documents match exactly.

• Documents must be dated within 3 months of the wedding.

• Register your wedding at the local office of vital statistics after the ceremony.

• Stay in Greece at least one working day after the wedding to sign your Marriage Certificate at the Town Hall.

• Original wedding certificate with Apostille stamp will be sent to you approximately 20 days after the wedding.

• Some Town Halls require a wedding notice in a local newspaper and/or a wedding license from your country, translated and Apostille stamped.

• Each church, priest, Town Hall, Mayor, and Registry office has specific requirements; we will provide detailed information as needed.

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Registration: Weddings must be registered at the local Registry office within 40 days to be legally recognized. The bride and groom, or a representative with power of attorney, must be present to sign all necessary documents.

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For more detailed information and personalized assistance, please contact us directly.