Civil ceremonies in Italy are legally binding and are
officially recognized in the Netherlands. Legal procedures involve a lot of paperwork and visits to several public offices. Our experienced wedding planners will be taking care of all these procedures. Some documents however must be provided by you.
Do not worry if it sounds complicated, we will be sending you easy
step-by-step instructions.
Dutch
citizens getting married in Italy must present the following documents:
1) Valid passports
2)
Full Birth Certificates
3) Evidence of termination of any previous marriage, if applicable (final divorce decree or Certificate of Death of former spouse).
4) Certificate
of free marital status.
This certificate is released by your local town hall.
5)
Nulla Osta Certificate. This
certificate, stating there is no impediment to the wedding, is
released by the foreign affairs office in the
Netherlands or by Royal Netherlands Consular Office in Italy. The Nulla Osta
certificate fee may vary. At the present time (January
2009) it amounts to about 50 Euro. Exclusive Weddings will be
assisting you in this process.
All those planning a wedding in Italy must also comply with specific requirements of Italian law:
a) You must be over 18 of age.
b)
Women must have terminated their previous marriage at least 300 days before the new marriage.
c) You must be of opposite sex. According to Italian regulations people of the same sex are not allowed get married.
The requirements of each town hall may slightly differ and further special requirements may occur according to your country of origin.
For further information on legal documentation for civil weddings, contact us stating the countries of origin of both bride and groom.
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