Legalising Your Love: The Importance of Apostille Services for Marrying in Italy
Italy is a country of romance, beauty, and history, making it the perfect destination for couples looking to exchange their vows. However, planning a wedding abroad can be a daunting task, and it's essential to ensure all legal requirements are met to avoid any last-minute hiccups.
One crucial aspect is legalising your UK documents with the Apostille. But what is an Apostille, and why is it vital for getting married in Italy? In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of Apostille services for marrying in Italy and why it's essential to obtain one for your UK documents. Let's dive in and make sure your dream Italian wedding is legally recognised!
When planning a wedding in Italy, it's important to ensure that all your documents are valid and legally recognised by the Italian authorities. Without proper documentation, you may not be able to obtain a marriage certificate, making your marriage unofficial or even invalid. This is where the importance of legalising your documents with an Apostille comes in.
An Apostille is a certificate that confirms the authenticity of a public document, such as a birth certificate or divorce certificate. This certificate ensures that your documents are valid and legally recognised in Italy, and it's a requirement for all foreign documents to be recognised by the Italian authorities.
What Documents Are Required?
To ensure your wedding in Italy is legally recognised, there are certain documents that you need to obtain and legalise. The first step is to contact your local register office to apply for a certificate of no impediment, which is necessary for both the bride and groom. This process takes 28 days to complete, so it's crucial to plan ahead and allow plenty of time for it.
Contact your local register office to request the certificate of no impediment for yourself and your partner.
Additionally, you'll need to obtain a statutory declaration, which must be signed in the presence of a solicitor or notary. This document is typically prepared in a bilingual format and is required for each person.
There is a standard template for the statutory declaration available here.
If there has been a previous divorce you will also need to provide a legalised decree absolute. Similarly, if there has been a previous name change you will need to provide your deed poll as evidence of this.
How Can We Help With The Apostille?
Once you have these documents, it's essential to legalise them with an Apostille to ensure their validity in Italy. Our team can assist you with this process and help ensure that your wedding in Italy goes smoothly and according to plan.
The certificates of no impediment will also need to be translated by an Italian Sworn Translator.
We provide Apostille and Sworn Translation services for UK documents being used in Italy. We can also offer discounted rates for orders containing multiple documents.
Ready to say "I do" in beautiful Italy? Let us help you navigate the legal requirements for your wedding day. Contact us now to ensure your documents are legally recognised and valid.
