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Civil Marriage
For contracting civil marriage in Cyprus one must apply personally to the Marriage Officer at the Municipality of their choice for the necessary prior formalities.
A marriage can be celebrated either:
(a) by giving notice of marriage or,
(b) by applying for a special licence.
In case of notice, the parties to be married have to stay in Cyprus about 20 days.
Prescribed (cost) fee: about €130,00
In case of emergency however, a special licence can be obtained from the Marriage Officer:
Prescribed fee: €285,00
Parties to be married should be in possession of:
- Legal identification documents and certificates
- Evidence that they are free to marry.
Detailed information may be obtained directly from any Municipality
