consular services / marriage in Romania
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR GETTING MARRIED IN ROMANIA
According to Law 119 / 1996 regarding the civil status documents, a marriage statement is being personally done by the 2 future spouses in Romania It is also being done in writing at either the City Hall or at the domicile of one of them.
The marriage statement must be accompanied by the following documents:
1) Valid passport or residency permit.
2) Certificate of Birth – original and copy of the original – (certified translation for the foreign citizens)
3) Prenuptial Medical Certificate, valid for 14 days from the date of issue. The medical examination is to be performed in Romania.
4) Documents – originals and copies of the originals showing that a previous marriage – if the case - had been dissolved. A widow or widower must submit the death certificate of his/her deceased spouse. The copies of the above mentioned originals must be translated and certified by a notary public.
5) Non-impediment to marriage certificate (certificat de cutuma) to be issued by the Embassy. The applicant has to appear, with his/her national passport, before a Consular Officer of his/her Embassy in Romania and sign a Statutory Declaration that he/she is free to marry, has the legal age and is not related to his/her future spouse.
6) Statement of single status authenticated by a notary public. This statement must show that the future husband, foreign citizen, fulfills all the conditions required by his national law with view to getting married in Romania.
7) Official report completed with the help of an authorized interpreter when a marriage between non speaking Romanian or deaf persons occurs.
It is mandatory that the foreign documents (except the passport) have the1961 Hague Convention Apostils. Or, they can also be over certified in order to be recognized in Romania.
Marriage can be fulfilled at the expiry of the 10th day; both the day of marriage statement and the day of marriage celebration must be covered.
After the 10th day, the marriage can take place only before the medical certificates expire.