Marriage in Spain

Information and advice on getting married or entering into a civil partnership in Spain

Marriage formalities in Spain

First steps on your road to getting married in Spain

Documents you may require to get married in Spain

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List of certificates that the Spanish authorities may ask you to provide

Legalisation and translation

Certificates issued in the UK may need to be legalised and/or translated before they are accepted by the Spanish authorities

UK civil partnerships

Information if you have undergone a civil partnership ceremony in the UK

Foreign marriage recognition certificates

Recognition of marriages between British citizens and non-EU citizens

Certificados de matrimonio extranjero

Reconocimiento de matrimonios de ciudadanos británicos con personas de terceros países

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about marriage in Spain

Important Disclaimer

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The information on these pages is provided as a general guide and is based upon information provided to the FCO by the relevant local authorities. This information is only up to date and accurate to the extent that such authorities provide us with timely and accurate information. The FCO will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information. British nationals wishing to obtain information about marriage or civil partnership must contact the relevant local authority to be sure of the requirements that they need in order for their ceremony to go ahead.

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