Iceland - Apply to Get Married

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Procedure

1. Prepare documentation that will verify that there are no impediments to the marriage according to The Law in Respect of Marriage no. 93, April 14th,1993. Only original documents will be accepted. Documents in other languages than English and the Scandinavian languages have to be accompanied by a translation. All documents should be delivered at the same time.
2. You must submit all required documents at least 2 weeks before the planned wedding date. To make things easier, copies can first be sent by fax or e-mail, and the originals handed in at a later date, no later than 5 days before the planned wedding date. If the documents are not received within this time frame, the planned marriage will be considered cancelled.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Civil marriage ceremonies are performed at the office at Skgarhl 6, Reykjavk at 15:00 or 15:30.
5. After the ceremony, a marriage certificate, in English, can be obtained from "jskr" The National Registry Office

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Required Documents

• Hjnavgsluskrsla: This form is provided by Sslumaurinn Reykjavik. It can be sent to you by mail if required. The form has to be carefully filled in according to the instructions provided, signed by both parties, and signed by two trustworthy persons who, by signing the form, vouch for the fact that there are no legal impediments to the planned marriage.
• Birth certificate: Both parties must submit their birth certificates. The originals may be returned after the wedding ceremony if required.
• Certificate of marital status : Both parties need to submit a certificate of marital status issued by the relevant authority in their country, state or region. The certificate must be issued within 4 weeks prior to the wedding ceremony.
  Some countries do not issue do not issue this type of document. If that is the case in the country of either partner, a declaration of honour is required, issued by the bride/groom stating that she/he is not married, or that she/he is divorced/widowed, and has not remarried. It is preferred that the bride/groom make the declaration of honour before a Notary Public. If that is not possible, the District Commissioner.
  If bride/groom is a foreign citizen or residing abroad, a certificate issued in their country, confirming that there are no impediments to the planned marriage, may be required.
• If bride/groom is divorced: A divorce decree, a document to prove that previous marriage has ended with a divorce. It is also necessary to prove that the division of assets and liabilities between the former spouses has been finalized.
• If bride/groom is a widow/widower: An official document showing that the estate (assets and liabilities) of the deceased spouse has been finalized/divided.
• For applicants legally staying in Iceland: It is required that both parties are staying legally in Iceland when the wedding takes place. Proof of that must be presented: Residence permit, visa or confirmation of arrival date (passport stamp or flight ticket).
• Passports: Both parties must present valid passports.

Office Locations & Contacts

The Reykjavik District Commissioner
(Sslumaurinn Reykjavk)
Skgarhl 6
105 Reykjavk
Iceland
Tel.: 354 569 2480
Fax.: 354- 562 4870
E-mail: [email protected]

The National Registry Office (jskr)
Borgartn 24
105 Reykjavk
Iceland
Tel.: 354 569 2950
Fax: 354 569 2949

Eligibility

Both parties must be 18 years of age and not already married.

Fees

Application fee: IKR 7.700,-.

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External Links

http://www.iceland.is/iceland-abroad/us/nyc/consular-services/getting-married-in-iceland

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