MATRIMONIAL
Planning to get married in Greece?
The process for getting married in Greece can vary slightly between regions and islands. We verify requirements with the local City Hall and/or the presiding religious leader in the case of a religious ceremony for couples looking to get married in Greece. The application process of obtaining greece marriage certificate may take a few weeks, so it’s important to start as early as possible to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience for your dream wedding in Greece.
Legal documents you need to have for getting married in Greece
- FULL birth certificate (statement of birth) of the bride and groom,
- Certificate of no impediment to marriage or marriage license or capacity to marry of the bride and groom,
- Divorce / adoption / change of name certificates where applied,
- Passports of the bride and groom,
- A copy of the newspaper in which the wedding notices were published (if applicable)
Important! Foreigners applying for a marriage license in Greece may require additional documents which both the bride and groom must each submit.
All marriages in Greece, whether civil or religious, must be registered at the local Registrar’s Office/ Office of Vital Statistics (Ληξιαρχείο) within 40 days following the ceremony
Registration can be done by the bride or groom, or by any individual who is in possession of a power of attorney signed before a Notary Public giving them the authority to register the marriage. Once registered, a Greece Marriage Certificate will be issued within 3 days and can be picked up or sent via mail.
Note: Marriages not registered have no legal validity. After 90 days, marriages can only be registered with the District Attorney’s authorization and the payment of fines.
Have other matrimonial issues?
If your matter involves other matrimonial issues to be settled in Greece, like marital breakdown (divorce), organizing a baptism, applying for custody, determine child support etc., do let us know. Our partner network and family law legal service experts at POMS are here to consult you. We know the courts of jurisdiction and we’ll advise what you must take into consideration to resolve your matter.
