Legalities For Weddings
A Marriage Licence is necessary before any wedding can take place in Cyprus,
whether your ceremony venue is a church or a civil location.
Ido Weddings will be pleased to assist you in the process
of obtaining this document. Our aim is to give you peace of mind so, all
we ask, is that you forward us copies of specific documents, necessary for
the issue of the marriage licence, in good time. We will request that you
fax or post to us photocopies of the required documents, detailed below,
at least 6 weeks prior to your arrival date in Cyprus. This will give us
ample time to deal with the relevant authorities.
When you arrive in Cyprus, Ido Weddings will make further arrangements
to complete this process of obtaining a marriage licence.
Legalities and documents required
Passports
Birth Certificates
Declarations from solicitor stating you are “free to marry’’
If applicable:-
Original Divorce Certificates
Original Adoption Certificate
Original Widow/Widower Certificates
If you have had a change of name then a change of name deed is required.
Scottish nationals should obtain a Certificate of No Impediment from
their local registry office.
For Catholic Church Weddings
Birth Certificates
Declaration from solicitor stating you are ‘free to marry’’
If a previous marriage has dissolved, an annulment from your parish is required.
All other arrangements as mentioned above.
Ido Weddings will forward further details on the above documents on confirmation
of booking with www.ido.com.cy.
Please note that Non-British passport holders must contact their relevant
embassy/consulate for further details on marriage legalities in Cyprus.