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Everything you need to know to celebrate your marriage in Italy
Marriage in Italy can be celebrated by both mixed couples (an Italian citizen and a foreign citizen) and completely foreign couples. The procedure requires compliance with specific documentary and bureaucratic requirements provided by Italian law.
Future Italian will guide you step by step in organizing the ceremony, ensuring that every aspect is legally compliant. This way, you can dedicate yourself entirely to the magic of the moment, knowing that your marriage will be valid and recognized worldwide.
Marriage represents the first, unforgettable step towards your new life together in Italy.
Ready to start your journey? Follow the steps below to understand the complete process.
Marriage in Italy can be celebrated by:
An Italian citizen and a foreign citizen, both of legal age (18+ years)
Both partners citizens of countries other than Italy, both of legal age (18+ years)
Persons free from previous marital bonds (divorced, widowed or single)
Residents in Italy or temporarily present on Italian territory
Complete document checklist for your application
All foreign documents must be officially translated into Italian and legalized with apostille or consular authentication. Times may vary significantly based on the Municipality of celebration and the foreign citizen's country of origin.
With Future Italian, every document is prepared correctly and every step is guided. We handle the bureaucracy while you focus on your celebration.
From start to finish: here's everything that happens step by step
Presentation at the Consulate of your country in Italy with complete documentation to obtain the marriage clearance certificate.
Request at the Civil Registry Office of the Municipality where you intend to celebrate. Publications last 8 days at the Public Register (not required if both are foreign citizens).
Contact with the Marriage Office of the chosen Municipality to schedule the celebration after the publications expire. Choice between civil or concordat marriage.
Ceremony at the Municipality or in a concordat religious venue. Mandatory presence of the spouses and two adult witnesses.
The marriage is immediately registered in the municipal archives and the marriage certificate is issued immediately after the ceremony.
Consular transcription for the foreign citizen, document updates (residence permit, identity card) and communications to various entities if the surname has been changed.
🎉 Your marriage has been celebrated! You are now officially married according to Italian law.
The complete marriage process from initial document request to celebration.
Average processing time
Celebrating a marriage in Italy requires in-depth knowledge of Italian procedures and careful management of all documents. With Future Italian, every step is guided by experts who understand the importance of this special moment.
Analysis of your specific situation and planning of the optimal path, verification of requirements and eligibility for marriage in Italy, guidance on ceremony options (civil/religious) and property regime
Support in obtaining, translating and legalizing all necessary documents, booking appointments at Consulates and Municipalities
Accompaniment (if required) in presenting applications at the Municipality
Constant monitoring of timelines and procedure progress status
Processing marriage certificates, assistance for consular transcriptions, document updates and related practices (family residence permit, reunification, etc.)
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