How to perform a civil marriage in Cyprus.

How to Perform a Civil Marriage in Cyprus

Civil marriages in Cyprus are regulated under the Marriage Law (N. 104(I)/2003). These ceremonies can take place between:

• Two Cypriot citizens
• One Cypriot and one foreign national
• Two foreign nationals

All civil weddings in Cyprus are conducted under the authority of local municipalities, meaning couples can choose any municipality to perform the ceremony.

Marriage Requirements for Cypriots and Residents

Below is the list of required documents for Cypriots and permanent residents:

1. Affidavit from a District Court Registrar
2. Statement from the Ministry of Interior (Civil Registry and Migration Department)
3. Divorce Certificate (Decree Absolute), if applicable
4. Death Certificate of spouse (if applicable)
5. Copy of Birth Certificate
6. Valid Passport
7. Cyprus ID Card

The affidavit must include your marital status (single, divorced, widowed) and the name of the person you intend to marry. If previously divorced or widowed, it must confirm that no new marriage has occurred. This document is valid for 1 month from its issue date.

Applicants must also appear in person at the Civil Registry and Migration Department to submit the affidavit and obtain a non-marriage certificate, valid for 2 months.

Marriage Requirements for Foreigners

Foreign nationals must provide:

1. Recent Certificate of Marital Status from an official authority (e.g., Embassy, Town Hall, Registry Office)
2. Birth Certificate
3. Divorce Certificate (if applicable)
4. Death Certificate of spouse (if applicable)
5. Passport or EU ID card

The non-marriage certificate must be issued by a competent authority in the applicant’s home country and should be:

• Valid for 6 months from date of issue
• Accompanied by an official translation in Greek or English
• Properly certified according to international legal standards

Document certification requirements:

• If your country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (1961), the certificate must be legalized with an Apostille stamp.
• If your country is not a signatory, the document must be certified by:
  • Your Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Cyprus Embassy in your country or your country’s Embassy in Cyprus
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cyprus

Translation and Legalization

All documents not in Greek or English must be officially translated. Acceptable translations include:

• Certified translations from your country’s official authority
• Translation by the Press and Information Office in Cyprus

Marriage Timeframes and Fees

Once all required documentation is submitted, the marriage must be conducted within 15 days to 3 months from the date of official notice. If the marriage is not completed within this period, the application and notice become void.

Standard civil marriage (within 15–90 days):
Fee: €128.15

Urgent civil marriage (within 2–3 working days):
Fee: €281.90

Note: Applicants opting for the urgent procedure must inform the Marriage Officer and pay the additional fee.

How We Can Help

Our law firm assists both local and international clients in preparing all necessary documents for civil marriage in Cyprus. We guide you through the entire process—from document verification and certification to scheduling the ceremony with the municipality.

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