{"id":3720,"date":"2016-11-08T12:23:53","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T10:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.strovolos.org.cy\/en\/?page_id=3720"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:11:31","slug":"civil-weddings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strovolos.org.cy\/en\/home-page\/information\/civil-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Civil Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CIVIL MARRIAGES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Civil Marriages can be solemnized according to the Marriage Law\u00a0\u039d104(\u0399)\/2003<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Interested parties\u00a0must personally apply to Strovolos Municipality<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0producing all necessary documents\/certificates required in order to get married:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u0391\/\u0391<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nCypriots<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/td>\nCopy of Affidavit <\/strong>that clearly describes the applicant\u2019s marital status (single\/ divorced\/widowed) and the name of the person that the applicant intends to get married to. In case of divorce or widowhood it must be stated that the applicant has not been married since the divorce\/death of his\/her spouse.<\/p>\n

The affidavit is valid only for 1 month<\/u><\/em><\/strong> from its date of issue. The original document should be submitted to the Civil Weddings Registry with the application form in order to get the relevant non-marriage certificate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2.<\/td>\nOriginal Non-marriage certificate from the Civil Weddings Registrar<\/strong>
\nIn order to receive the above mentioned certificate it is necessary that both applicants appear personally at the Civil Registry and Migration Department and submit the relevant application and original affidavit.In case of divorced or widowed persons the relevant documents (finalized divorce papers or death certificate of spouse) should be presented.The Non-marriage certificate is valid for 3 months<\/u><\/em><\/strong> from the date of issue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nCopy of Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nIdentity Card<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nIn case of divorce, the original Divorce Certificate<\/strong> issued by the Family Court House must be submitted (the decision must be final and irrevocable \u2013 the document must be duly stamped and signed at least 42 days after its date of issue).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nIn case of widowhood a Death Certificate<\/strong> of the deceased spouse is required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
\u0391\/\u0391<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nEuropean Union Citizens<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/td>\nAffidavit<\/strong> that clearly describes his marital status (single\/ divorced\/widow). In case of divorce or widowhood must be stated that the applicant has not been married since the divorce\/death of his spouse. The Affidavit should also state the name of the person with whom he intends to get married.<\/p>\n

Non-Impediment Certificate<\/strong> from the competent authority in the country with an official translation into Greek\/ English and duly certified.<\/p>\n

In case of divorce<\/strong>, a divorce certificate (final) translated in English or Greek language by a formal authority in the country of origin of the applicant or by Press and Information Office in Cyprus.<\/p>\n

In the event of widowhood<\/strong>, death certificate of his spouse translated in English or Greek language by a formal authority in the country of origin of the applicant or by Press and Information Office in Cyprus.<\/p>\n

Copy of Birth Certificate <\/strong>translated in English or Greek language by a formal authority in the country of origin of the applicant or by Press and Information Office in Cyprus.<\/p>\n

Passport<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
*In case of British Nationals<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
British Nationals must submit a Letter of no marriage certificate, issued by the General Register Office. This certificate should be sealed with an Apostille stamp. Furthermore, they must submit an Affidavit stating that they are not married.<\/p>\n

Phone Number: +44 0300 123 1837
\nwww.gov.uk\/bmdcertificates<\/a>
\ncertificates.services@gro.gsi.gov.cy<\/p>\n

British Nationals who are coming to Cyprus as Tourist<\/u><\/strong> must submit a Single Statutory Declaration, issued by a lawyer in Great Britain. This certificate should be sealed with an Apostille stamp. The certificate is valid for 3 months<\/u><\/em><\/strong> from the date of issue.<\/p>\n