Legal marriage registration procedure in Georgia

If registering a marriage in your country involves long deadlines, complex bureaucracy, and extensive paperwork, Georgia is an excellent alternative. Here, you can officially register your marriage quickly and easily, receiving a certificate recognized worldwide.

What is marriage in Georgia?

Legally, marriage is a voluntary union between a man and a woman, registered with the state authorities of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. Only state registration has legal force. A church wedding does not fulfill this official procedure.

What documents are required?

• Joint application by the couple

• Passports of both future spouses

• Receipt for payment of the state service

• Passports of witnesses

• Divorce document, if previously married

All documents must be submitted in Georgian. Passports should be translated by a notary, and divorce documents require legalization —  methods vary based on the country of issue. 

Marriage requirements

• Minimum age of 18

• Mutual consent of both parties

• No existing valid marriage in any other country

Marriage is not permitted between close relatives, nor between an adoptive parent and an adopted child. Polygamy and same-sex marriage are not allowed in Georgia.

Marriage registration procedure

One of the most crucial steps is the translation of documents. The Georgian alphabet has unique characteristics, and spelling errors in names may only surface after the certificate is issued. Correcting such errors can be complex and time-consuming. Therefore, we provide professional translation services and support.

Our coordinator will assist you throughout the registration process, guiding you at every step and overseeing the entirety of the procedure.

Registration timeframe

Official marriage registration in Georgia takes one business day. Registration Locations

• Justice Hall - no ceremony

• Civil Registry Office - with official ceremony

• On-site registration with a state registrar at the location of your ceremony

Document legalization

A marriage certificate issued in Georgia is official and legally valid worldwide. The method of legalization depends on your country of citizenship — either through an apostille or consular legalization. We will select the appropriate procedure based on your specific situation.

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