Marriage Record

Article 253 of the Code of Persons and Family:
The Marriage Record


Marriage Record Requirements

  • A marriage application accompanied by a money order for $20
  • Certificate of publication or non-opposition accompanied by a money order for $20
  • An extract of the birth certificate of each of the future spouses or substitute judgment in lieu thereof
  • A certificate of residence for each of the future spouses
  • A certificate of premarital visit issued by a physician, if applicable
  • A certificate of non-pregnancy, if applicable
  • An administrative authorization from the superior, if applicable
  • The consent of the father and mother, or of the person exercising parental authority
  • The choice of the matrimonial regime adopted by the future spouses (wedding contract)
  • As the case may be, the declaration of option of polygamy prior to the marriage

Payment

  • Publication of banns marriage publication poster – money order for $20 if registered
  • Publication of banns marriage publication poster – money order for $40 if unregistered
  • Certificate of Capacity, if applicable – money for $20 if registered
  • Certificate of Capacity, if applicable – money for $40 if unregistered
  • Marriage Records (original component) and a copy – money order for $20 if registered
  • Marriage Records (original component) and a copy – money order for $40 if unregistered
  • Family booklet – money order for $20 if registered
  • Family booklet – money order for $40 if unregistered
  • Made payable to the Embassy