Civil Marriages
Civil marriages can be solemnized at Municipalities Marriage Law 104 (i) 2003 is applicableCivil Marriages
Civil marriages can be solemnized at Municipalities Marriage Law 104 (i) 2003 is applicable and Civil marriages can be concluded between Cypriot citizens / third country citizens / Europeans / and Cyprus or European citizens marrying third country citizens.
Standard Notice of Marriage Procedure
Following the standard Notice of Marriage procedure, the couple can be married no earlier than fifteen (15) days after submitting the application, and no later than three months after that same date.
Special Procedure
The Special Procedure is available to couples who wish to get married as soon as possible for whatever reason. The marriage can take place either on the same day the application is submitted or any other time within fifteen (15) days from that date.
CYPRIOT CITIZENS
For a civil marriage between Cypriot citizens, the couple has to provide the following certificates:
Affidavit made before a Registrar of the District Court
Certificate of Freedom to Marry
Divorce Certificate (Decree Absolute)*
Death Certificate of spouse*
Copy of Birth Certificate
Identity Card
THIRD COUNTRY CITIZENS
For a civil marriage between third country citizens, as well as between Cypriot or European citizens and third country citizens, the following documents must be provided:
Recent Certificate of Marital Status issued by a government authority in the country of origin (i.e. Municipality, Ministry of Interior, Embassy etc). For citizens of Greece, a Marriage Licence from the Municipality in Greece is required.
Birth Certificate
Divorce Certificate (Decree Absolute)*
Death Certificate of spouse*
Passport or European Identity Card
CYPRUS RESIDENTS (THIRD COUNTRY CITIZENS)
In addition to the above certificates which must be issued by the country of origin, the following documents are also required:
Affidavit made before a District Court Registrar
Certificate of Freedom to Marry from the Ministry of Interior (Migration)
EUROPEAN CITIZENS
Recent Certificate of Marital Status issued by a government authority in the country of origin
Affidavit made before the District Registrar or family court
Birth Certificate
Divorce Certificate (Decree Absolute)*
Death Certificate of spouse*
Passport or Identity Card