To complete a legally valid marriage in Italy, foreign couples must prepare specific documentation. Although requirements vary slightly depending on nationality, the following are typically needed:

• Valid passports for both partners
• Birth certificates (often requiring translation and legalisation)
• Certificates of No Impediment or equivalent documents proving both partners are free to marry
• Divorce or death certificates, if applicable
• Official translations into Italian, completed by certified professionals

Local authorities may request additional documents, and timelines for issuing certificates can differ between countries. We assist couples throughout the process, ensuring every document is correctly prepared, translated, and submitted on time.

Preparing the documents for your official marriage registration in Italy should begin well in advance — ideally, several months before your arrival. Once you have firmly decided to get married in Italy, the process is entirely achievable.

Many couples first complete their official marriage registration in their home country and then travel to Italy to celebrate their special day. In Italy, it is possible to arrange a symbolic ceremony for your closest family and friends. One of the greatest advantages of a symbolic wedding in Italy is the freedom to hold it in any picturesque location: historic palaces, medieval castles, elegant villas, panoramic terraces, yachts or beautiful gardens.