What does it consist of?
The marriage deed is the process by which two people, whether of the same or different sex, enter into marriage before a Notary, expressing their consent freely and voluntarily.
Once signed before the Notary, the marriage deed must be registered in the Civil Registry.
The matrimonial file must be processed in the locality where one of the parties is registered, and the notary will assign the corresponding notarial district based on a rotational system.
Furthermore, the marriage ceremony can only be conducted by a notary authorized in the location where the wedding takes place. This means, for example, that a notary from Murcia cannot perform a marriage in Albacete.
Required Documentation
National Identity Document (DNI), passport, NIE, or updated certificate of residence.
Birth certificate issued by the Civil Registry of the place of birth within the last year.
Certificate of residence valid for the last two years (with a three-month validity from issuance); or consular certificate if residing abroad.
Judicial testimony (marriage authorization certificate) if required.
Selection of at least two witnesses and provision of their identity documents.
In case of a previous marriage, certificate of the previous marriage with annotation of divorce or annulment, or death certificate if widowed. For foreigners, a certificate of matrimonial capacity or single status according to the legislation of their country.
Situations in which this service can be used
When both parties are of legal age or at least 16 years old and emancipated.
When the legal requirements to enter into a civil marriage under the country’s law are met.
When both parties agree to marry and are willing to give their consent freely and voluntarily.
When two adult witnesses are available to sign the marriage record as in-person witnesses to the ceremony.