Civil ceremonies in Italy are legally binding and are officially recognized in the UK. 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.

UK 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 Non Impediment. This certificate is released by the local registry office in the U.K after 23 days from publications of Banns. If the British citizen resides in Scotland then the certificate of no impediment is released by the District Registrars after 14 days.

5)  Nulla Osta Certificate. This certificate, stating there is no impediment to the wedding,  is released  by the U.K. Consular Office in Italy. The Nulla Osta certificate  may vary. At the present time (August 2009) it amounts to 78 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.

For more info on documentation  for Civil Weddings     

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