What does it consist of?
A 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.
After being signed before the Notary, the marriage deed must be registered in the Civil Registry.
The marriage file must be processed in the municipality where one of the contracting parties is registered, and the notary office will assign the notarial college in the area by rotational turn.
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 registration certificate.
Birth certificate issued by the Civil Registry of the place of birth within the last year.
Valid registration certificate in the place of residence for the last two years (valid for three months from issuance); or consular certificate if residing abroad.
Judicial testimony (marriage authorization act) if necessary.
Choice of at least two witnesses and provision of their identification documents.
In case of a previous marriage, certificate of the previous marriage with annotation of divorce or annulment, or death certificate if widowed. For foreigners, 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 are 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 who can sign the marriage certificate as eyewitnesses to the marriage.