What does it consist of?

A marriage deed is the process by which two people, whether of the same or different sex, join in marriage before a Notary, expressing their consent freely and voluntarily.

After being signed before the Notary, the marriage deed must be registered in the Civil Registry.

The marriage file must be processed in the town where one of the parties is registered and the notary will assign the notarial college of the area by rotation.

On the other hand, the celebration of the marriage can be processed by any competent notary in the place where the wedding takes place. This means that a notary from Murcia cannot officiate a marriage in Albacete.

Required documentation

• National identity document, passport, N.I.E or updated residency certificate.

• Birth certificate issued by the Civil Registry of the place of birth within the last year.

• Valid residency certificate for the place of residence for the last two years (valid for three months from issuance); or consular certificate if you have resided abroad.

• Judicial testimony (marriage authorization certificate) if necessary.

• Choice of at least two witnesses and provision of their identity documents.

• In case of a previous marriage, certificate of the previous marriage with a note of divorce or annulment, or death certificate if widowed. For foreigners, certificate of marriage capacity or single status according to their country's legislation.

In what situations can this service be used?

• When both parties are of legal age or are at least 16 years old and emancipated.

• When the legal requirements for civil marriage are met according to the country's legislation.

• When both parties agree to marry and are willing to give their consent freely and voluntarily.

• When two adult witnesses can be provided who can sign the wedding certificate as eyewitnesses to the marriage.