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All Procedures

Issue Marriage Certificate / Marriage License

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Obtain a marriage certificate or apply for a marriage license to get married in Greece. Civil and religious ceremonies both require civil registration.

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Gather Documents

Foreigners need certified translations and proof they're unmarried.

Apply at Municipality

Submit application with all documents. Pay license fee.

Announcement Period

Notice published for 8 days (waivable in some cases).

Ceremony

Civil ceremony at municipality or religious ceremony at church.

Register Marriage

Marriage entered into civil registry. Obtain certificate.

Required Documents

  • ID or Passport of both parties
  • Birth Certificates (translated, apostilled for foreigners)
  • Proof of unmarried status (for foreigners)
  • Divorce decree (if previously married)

Who Is This For

CouplesCitizens

Where To Go

Agencies

  • Municipality (Civil Registry)

Service Points

  • KEP
  • Municipality Office
  • Gov.gr

Official Sources