- This service is intended for couples, including at least one foreign national, who dream of having their wedding in Croatia.
- It's particularly beneficial for those who require assistance navigating the Croatian legal system and understanding the specific documentation requirements.
Marriage Registration in Croatia
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04 Nov 2024
Service Details
Marriage Registration
This service is available across Croatia
Who would find this Service useful?
Prerequisites
The process of getting married in Croatia involves several steps and specific documentation, which may vary depending on the couple's citizenship and the local jurisdiction in Croatia. Key documents generally required include:
- Certificate of free marital status.
- Certificate of no impediment.
- Birth certificates with official Croatian translation and apostilled/legalised as necessary.
- For widows/divorcees, a Certificate or Absolute Decree is needed.
- Passport copies for both spouses.
- Identification documents, especially for EU/EEA nationals.
All documents must be recent, typically not older than three months from the wedding date. They must also be translated into Croatian and apostilled/legalised based on international treaties between Croatia and the home country.
Process: Our Approach
- Document Preparation: Assistance with gathering, translating, and legalising all necessary documents.
- Registrar Office Coordination: Guidance in interacting with the local registrar's office (matični ured) in Croatia to confirm document requirements and process.
- Notice to Registrar: Managing the process of notifying the registrar of the intention to marry, ideally 30-45 days before the wedding.
- Court Translator Arrangement: If either spouse does not speak Croatian, arranging for a court-appointed translator for the ceremony.
- Administrative and Travel Fees: Handling the payment of any administrative fees and travel fees if the wedding takes place outside of the registrar’s office.
Advantages of this Service
- In-depth understanding of the Croatian marriage registration process.
- Expertise in document preparation and legalisation.
- Personalised assistance with Croatian legal procedures and coordination with local authorities.
- Support in overcoming language barriers during the ceremony.
Key Features of this Service
- Comprehensive support in fulfilling legal requirements for marriage in Croatia.
- Customised assistance based on the couple’s nationality and specific circumstances.
- Coordination with Croatian registrar offices and legal authorities.
- Facilitation of translation and legalisation services.
Free Support Services Included
When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:
- Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
- Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
- Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
- Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
- All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
- Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
- Continuous quality controls and reviews.