Support for your civil marriage in Portugal
Your document requirements depend on both partners’ nationalities, countries of residence, previous marriages and the countries that issue your documents.
We review the situation, prepare a personalised document route and check the documents before the registry filing. For couples living abroad, preparation can begin before travel.
This service covers the legal and administrative preparation for a civil marriage. Wedding planning, venues and event arrangements are outside its scope.
What our team handles
We review your case, prepare a document checklist and check the documents before filing.
We handle the civil registry filing or coordination, coordinate the appointment and guide you through the official appointment requirements.
The package includes document translation for the marriage process, an interpreter for the registry appointment, and your Portuguese marriage certificate with an apostille.
We review whether documents issued abroad need apostille or legalisation before they can be used in Portugal and explain the preparation required.
The civil registry fee is paid separately.
Preparing your documents
The file may involve passports or identity documents, birth certificates, evidence of capacity to marry and documents concerning a previous divorce or the death of a former spouse.
The exact list and preparation depend on your case. A document issued abroad may need apostille or legalisation and a certified translation before it can be used in Portugal.
Our guide to documents for civil marriage in Portugal explains the main document areas. Start with a case check if you have missing documents, differences between names or questions about a previous marriage.
From the first request to the appointment
Send your email and choose how you would like to start. We will ask about both partners’ nationalities, residence, marital status, previous marriages, available documents and preferred timing.
We review your documents and confirm the route and appointment arrangements with you before proceeding. We then coordinate the file and appointment with the registry.
Appointment dates and attendance requirements must be confirmed for your case before you make travel arrangements. Submitting this form does not reserve a registry appointment.
If you are already married
If your marriage is already recorded in Portugal and you need proof of it, use our Portuguese marriage certificate service.
If you married abroad and need that marriage recorded in Portugal, use our foreign marriage registration service for the transcription process. These are separate from arranging a new civil marriage in Portugal.
FAQ
Start your marriage request
Choose a case check if you need help understanding the route, or request registration support for €1,500 if you are ready to start.
The €1,500 package includes document translation for the marriage process, an interpreter for the registry appointment, and your Portuguese marriage certificate with an apostille. The civil registry fee is paid separately.