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 showing the names of  both parents.

3)   Evidence of termination of any previous marriage, if applicable (final divorce decree or Certificate of Death of former spouse).

4)  Translation into Italian of Birth certificates, death and divorce certificates (if applicable), apostilled by the Fylkesmannen The apostille is simply a Notary Public stamp on the certificates.

5)  Nulla Osta Certificate. (ekteskapsinngaelse etter utenlandsk rett). This certificate, stating there is no impediment to the wedding,  is released  by your local Folkeregisteret  in   Norway. The certificate must be written in Italian.

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.

For more info on documentation  for Civil Weddings     

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