MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ICELAND

Here you go, straight from the Government of Iceland's mouth. Of course, we can help decode this for you. but we wanted to share 100% the official skinny on getting legally married in Iceland.

There is a little bit of paperwork to get thru in order to get legally married in Iceland, but not to worry, we got your back and we are here to guide you every step in this process.

Along with helping with your paperwork, we will help you to arrange an awesome Officiant thru our friends at the Iceland Ethical Humanic Organization. Your wedding ceremony will be 100% custom and personalized, you also have the option of an Asatru or Pagan ceremony (bring on the ritual drinking horn) and we can even arrange a religious ceremony for you at the famous little black church of Budir.

Getting Married in Iceland

Civil marriage in the district of Reykjavík is administered by:

Sýslumaðurinn í Reykjavík (The Reykjavik District Commissioner)
Skógarhlíð 6
105 Reykjavík
Iceland
Tel.: 354 569 2480
Fax.: 354- 562 4870
E-mail: gifting@syslumenn.is

Civil marriage ceremonies are performed at the office at Skógarhlíð 6, Reykjavík at 15:00 or 15:30. There is a fee of IKR 11.000,-.

Before civil marriage can take place, the partners must submit documentation to verify that there are no impediments to the marriage according to The Law in Respect of Marriage no. 93, April 14th,1993. Both parties must be 18 years of age and not already married.

Only original documents will be accepted. Documents in other languages than English and the Scandinavian languages have to be accompanied by a translation.

All documents should be delivered at the same time.

All documents must be received 2 weeks before the planned wedding date. If more convenient, copies can first be sent by fax or e-mail, and the originals handed in at a later date, no later than 5 days before the planned wedding date.

THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS – TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE PLANNED WEDDING DATE:

  • This form is provided by Sýslumaðurinn í Reykjavik. It can be sent to you by mail if required. The form has to be carefully filled in according to the instructions provided, signed by both parties, and signed by two trustworthy persons who, by signing the form, vouch for the fact that there are no legal impediments to the planned marriage.

  • Both parties need to submit their birth certificates. The originals may be returned after the wedding ceremony if required.

  • Both parties need to submit a certificate of marital status issued by the relevant authority in their country, state or region. The certificate must be issued within 4 weeks prior to the wedding ceremony.

    * Some countries do not issue a certificate of marital status. If that is the case in the country of either partner, a declaration of honour is required, issued by the bride/groom stating that she/he is not married, or that she/he is divorced/widowed, and has not remarried. It is preferred that the bride/groom make the declaration of honour before a Notary Public. If that is not possible, contact us.

    If bride/groom is a foreign citizen or residing abroad, a certificate issued in their country, confirming that there are no impediments to the planned marriage, may be required.

  • A divorce decree, a document to prove that previous marriage has ended with a divorce. It is also necessary to prove that the division of assets and liabilities between the former spouses has been finalized.

  • An official document showing that the estate (assets and liabilities) of the deceased spouse has been finalized/divided.

  • It is required that both parties are staying legally in Iceland when the wedding takes place. Proof of that must be presented: Residence permit, visa or confirmation of arrival date (passport stamp or flight ticket).Information in English regarding residence permits and visas can be found at the website of The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration: www.utl.is/english

  • Both parties must present valid passports.

When the ceremony has taken place, a marriage certificate, in English, can be obtained from "Þjóðskrá" The National Registry Office

Þjóðskrá (The National Registry Office)
Borgartún 24
105 Reykjavík
Iceland
Tel.: 354 569 2950
Fax: 354 569 2949
E-mail: thjodskra@thjodskra.is
http://www3.fmr.is/English