Getting married abroad this summer?

Are you getting married abroad this summer? Foreign countries have different rules about the documents which you are required to produce to prove who you are and your right to marry or enter a civil partnership. If you have a wedding planner in the foreign country, they will be able to assist with what the specific requirements are. Many of the documents you are required to produce will need to be verified or certified, and could potentially also need to be apostilled by the Foreign Commonwealth Office or (depending on the country) may also need to be legalised at the Consular for the county where you are getting married. This process will need to be completed before you head to the country you are getting married in. Some countries also require such documents to be done within a certain timeframe (i.e. 30 days in advance, 3 months in advance etc.). 

The documents you need to provide will differ from country to country, however the most common requests are for; certified identification (passport, driving licence, proof of residence etc.), birth certificate, decree absolute etc. Some countries may require you to do a declaration where you declare that there are no legal impediments to your marriage; you may also be required to execute a power of attorney allowing your wedding planner to submit and service notice of your intention to marry in the said country. 

If you are planning on getting married abroad this summer, please do not hesitate to contact me for a no obligation chat.