Family & Civil Status

Birth, marriage, divorce, and family benefits - all the life event paperwork.

Prerequisites

Varies by procedure

These steps often depend on each other. Follow this order for the smoothest experience.

Marriage license and certificate

Update family status records

Apply for child allowance (epidoma)

Many certificates can now be obtained digitally via gov.gr.

Progress0 / 5 completed

Immediate (digital) or same day (in person)2 docsAvailable online

1-5 days4 docsAvailable online

Immediate (digital)1 docsAvailable online

Processing: 1-2 months3 docsAvailable online

Consensual: 1-3 months. Contested: 1-3 years4 docs

Many certificates are now available digitally via gov.gr - check online first before visiting an office.