These are the general paperwork requirements for foreigners to be civilly married in Croatia.
All documents have to be original documents, and be aware they will not be returned to you. All documents you will provide to the state of Croatia will remain there for their records.
Even if you have an original birth certificate, it will not be accepted if it was issued more than 90 days prior to the wedding date. This 90-days rule is valid for ALL documents you have to collect in order to be civilly married in Croatia.
Your full name on your birth certificate must be the same as the name on your passport and all other documents. If you have a middle name on the birth certificate this must also be on the passport, if for example this is not the case you will have to get a new passport prior to the wedding.
All the documents which must be submitted at the local registry in Croatia must be there the latest 30 days prior to the wedding. The originals must be submitted, a copy or a scan will not be sufficient. We advise you to start contacting your local authorities well before the 90-day period starts, because some offices might have a waiting time before they will issue you the document required.
The passports of the bride, groom and both their witnesses must be valid for one more year after the wedding date.
Check requirements per nationality
| Document | Type | Stamp apostile |
| Long birth certificate | original | yes |
| Certificate of single status | original | yes |
| Certificate of no impediment | original | yes |
| Copies passports | copy | no |
... and frequently asked questions
1. Collect your documents on time
2. Have all the documents checked on accuracy in Croatia
3. Have all documents translated to Croatian
4. Submit all translated paperwork 30 days prior to the big day at the registry in Croatia
5. Meet the registrar prior to the wedding in person to go through the last bits and pieces
6. Get Married!
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