Passport/ID
Required
A valid passport from your country of citizenship is required for identification. For residents of Portugal, a valid residence permit must also be provided.
Must be valid and unexpired
What You Need
Essential documents for your Portugal marriage registration. A critical rule in Portugal is that key documents, such as birth certificates and Certificates of No Impediment, must have been issued within the last 6 months to be considered valid.
Required
If Applicable
We Provide
Not Required
Birth Certificate
Required
A certified, full-length copy showing your parents' names. This document must be legalized with an Apostille in its country of origin and then officially translated into Portuguese.
Must be issued within 6 months
Single Status/CNI
Required
An official certificate from your home country confirming you are legally free to marry. This also requires an Apostille and subsequent certified translation into Portuguese.
Also must be issued within 6 months
Divorce/Death Certificate
If Applicable
If you have been married before, you must provide a certified final divorce decree or the death certificate of your former spouse. These documents are also subject to the 6-month validity rule and require an Apostille and translation.
Required only if applicable
Witnesses
We Provide
The legal requirement for witnesses can vary by the specific Civil Registry Office. Our service includes providing witnesses, ensuring all local requirements are met without any hassle for you.
We will arrange witnesses if needed
Medical Certificate
Not Required
Popular Scenarios
Choose from these most common scenarios or request a custom quote for your specific case.
Simple Official Marriage Registration
$950
Basic official marriage registration in Portugal with full legal support. Professional assistance with document submission and apostille legalization.
- Legal consultation on required documents
- Document verification for Portuguese requirements
- Document submission to Civil Registry with couple presence required
- Booking of registrar and ceremony date
- Two witnesses with Portuguese residence or citizenship provided
- Marriage certificate with apostille legalization
- Translation services for the ceremony
- All government fees included
- VAT included in price
POPULAR
Express Marriage Registration
$1500
Premium express marriage registration in Portugal with expedited document processing and apostille legalization. Ideal for urgent cases.
- Document submission through lawyer
- Document verification and preparation
- Booking of registrar and ceremony date
- Two witnesses provided
- Marriage certificate with apostille legalization
- Translator at the registration ceremony
- Full correspondence with registry office on your behalf
- All marriage organization costs covered
- VAT included in price
Marriage Registration with Consular Legalization
$1800
Premium express marriage registration in Portugal with consular legalization for non-apostille countries. Complete diplomatic authentication included.
- Document submission through lawyer
- Two witnesses provided
- Marriage certificate with apostille legalization
- International marriage certificate
- Consular legalization for non-apostille countries
- Embassy/consulate certification
- Legal translator at the ceremony
- Full legal support throughout the process
- All organizational costs covered
- VAT included in price
Need a custom package? We can tailor our services to your specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about getting married in Portugal.