You will need to show your original birth certificate and passport. You will also need to show a Consular Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage. This can be a sworn statement to the effect that you are both are single and free to marry. It will need to be signed before an American Consul.
Other documents required are an application to marry, a Consular Registration Certificate, a Certificate of Residence, a Certificate of Consular Inscription, and, possibly, the posting of banns.
None. But this could be different in various locales in Spain.
If you are divorced or widowed, you need to show evidence such as an original death certificate, annulment certificate, or divorce decree. These documents must bear the Apostille (official seal) of the Hague and be translated into Spanish.
Spain has a waiting period of twenty-one (21) days.
The cost of getting married in Spain varies from locale to locale.
If your state/country of residence requires a health certificate, you may need to provide one.
If you are under 18, you cannot get married in Spain.
Yes. The Spanish Parliament passed the controversial gay marriage measure on Thursday, 6/30/05. The new law also allows gay couples to adopt children and inherit property.
Miscellaneous: All documents must be in Spanish or translated into Spanish. Any translated documents must be authenticated by a Spanish consulate in the U.S. It may take Spanish authorities 8 weeks to approve your marriage application.
Additionally, some marriage policies and procedures will vary in different regions of Spain.
PLEASE NOTE:
Marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.It is important that you verify all information with the local marriage license office before making any wedding or travel plans.
