Complete Document List for Marriage Registration in Georgia 2025

Are you planning to tie the knot in the beautiful state of Georgia in 2025? VOWLY has got you covered with a brief and straightforward guide for international couples that outlines the necessary documents required to legally register their marriage. The following checklist will definitely be of great help for you to bring together everything you need for a hassle-free marriage registration process.

Important Documents for All Couples

These documents are absolutely necessary for any couple who wants to register their marriage in the state of Georgia.

Valid Foreign Passports

• Should be the passport that you used to enter Georgia.
• ID cards are merely accepted for countries with bilateral agreements (e.g., Turkey).
• The passport has to be valid for the whole duration of your stay in Georgia.
• Color scan copies are requisite for advance preparation.
• Pay clarification to dual surnames or name changes. izei, i

Witnesses' Passports

• Two witnesses are a must for each ceremony.
• Fly organizer can officiate witnesses if you don't have any.
• One color scan copy is needed for advance preparation as well.
• Witnesses must be present at the ceremony.

Unimposed Documents

In these particular cases, the following documents are only applied if they concern your situation.

Divorce Documentation (if applicable)

Requirements can often vary widely based on the country where the divorce took place.

• For CIS Countries: A notarized copy is acceptable without an apostille for Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine.
• For Hague Convention Countries: An original divorce certificate with an apostille is required. The apostille must be on the original document, not a copy.
• Germany: Requires an extract (Auszug) not a court decision, plus a marital status document.
• France: Often problematic; only provides copies, which require notarization plus an apostille.
• Israel: Requires a Ministry of Interior extract with a Jerusalem apostille.
• UK: Only a "decree absolute" is accepted.
• USA: Court decisions are generally accepted with an apostille.
• For Non-Hague Countries: A two-stage legalization is required.

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the divorce occurred.
2. Georgian embassy/consulate in that country.

Death Certificate (for widows/widowers)

• The same requirements apply just as with divorce documents.
• It must be the latest death certificate if the person has been married multiple times.

Birth Certificate of Common Children

• Requires if the couple has kids together.
• These children must be included in the marriage certification.
• The same apostille/legalization rules as for other documents apply.

Power of Attorney

Required in these circumstances:

• When the couple is not present, but the application is submitted instead.
• When the local registration is being carried out.
• Language of marriage registration must be specifically mentioned.
• Different templates are used for CIS countries (Russian) and others (English).
• An original is to be submitted, not a copy.

Name Change Documentation

• Needed when any member had a name change other than marriage.
• Is used to explain the different names in the passports.
• Are under the same apostille/legalization rules.

Residence Visa/Permit

• Issued for some consular legalizations (UAE, Saudi Arabia).
• Implied in the fee structure at some consulates.
• The designation of professional importance is interesting for the UAE consulate.

Non-Mandatory Documents

The following documents ARE NOT required when registering marriage in Georgia :

• Birth certificates of the couple.
• CNI (Certificate of Non-impediment).

Key Notes

• Every single document must be translated into Georgian and notarized.
• Notarized copies refer to original documents, not a scan or photocopy.
• All notarized documents stay with the Georgian authorities and are not returned.

Closing In

The first and foremost step in your marriage registration process in Georgia is getting the right documents. Verify your marriage documents with this checklist from VOWLY to ensure you have everything set. If you need personalized information and assistance, get started with VOWLY today!