What does it consist of?
The marriage deed is the process by which two people, whether of the same or different sex, unite in marriage before a Notary, expressing their consent freely and voluntarily.
Once signed before the Notary, the marriage deed must be registered with the Civil Registry.
The marriage file must be processed in the municipality where one of the spouses is registered, and the notary's office will assign the notarial college of the area on a rotating basis.
On the other hand, the marriage ceremony can be conducted by any notary competent in the location 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 registration certificate.
Birth certificate issued by the Civil Registry of the place of birth within the last year.
Valid registration certificate from the place of residence for the last two years (valid for three months from issuance); or a consular certificate if residing abroad.
Judicial testimony (marriage authorization act) if required.
Selection of at least two witnesses and submission of their identity documents.
In case of a previous marriage, a certificate of the previous marriage with a divorce or annulment annotation, or a death certificate if widowed. For foreigners, a certificate of marital 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 at least 16 years old and emancipated.
When the legal requirements for civil marriage according to the country's legislation are met.
When both parties agree to marry and are willing to give their consent freely and voluntarily.
When two adult witnesses can be provided to sign the marriage certificate as witnesses to the wedding.