The Marriage Registry also provides services for Civil Marriages.
A Civil Marriage can occur either at the Marriage Registry itself or at any other place open to the public and which the Marriage Registrar deems appropriate. Venues which have been accepted as proper are:
- Wedding Halls
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Public Gardens
- Castles
- Palaces
Local Councils (usually conducted by the mayor himself/herself)
Cruise Liners (passenger vessels registered in Malta)
Approved Designated Beach Areas
Approved Designated Beach Areas for Weddings in Malta
When planning a civil marriage in Malta, each venue is considered on a case-by-case basis. However, civil ceremonies cannot be conducted at poolside areas or public beaches. For more details, please refer to “Other Venues and Their Basic Requirements.”
Ceremony Language
Civil marriage ceremonies are conducted in either Maltese or English.
Unavailable Dates
The Marriage Registry does not conduct civil marriages on the following days:
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Christmas Day (25th December)
Booking Your Civil Marriage Ceremony
To secure your preferred date, provisional bookings should be made as early as possible to ensure a Marriage Officer is available.
Transportation for the Marriage Officer
Couples are required to arrange a chauffeur-driven taxi for the Marriage Officer from their starting point to the venue and back. This service is not included in the Marriage Registry fee. All logistics should be confirmed with the Marriage Officer approximately three days before the ceremony.
Required Documents & Important Notes
Key Requirements:
- All documents must be original and will be retained by the Maltese government.
- Documents should be submitted to the Marriage Registry no earlier than three months and no later than six weeks before the wedding date.
- Documents must be valid for at least three months (unless stated otherwise as six months).
- Essential documents include:
- Rz1 Form
- Rz2 Form
- Free Status Certificate
- Affidavit by a Third Person
Additional Legal Considerations:
- Separated individuals cannot remarry unless they obtain a Divorce or Annulment.
- Apostille Requirement: Documents from non-EU countries must bear an Apostille or a Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp from the issuing country.
- Translations: Any document not in English or Maltese must be translated by a legal translator and then Apostilled or stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Third-party declarations must be completed by someone other than the bride or groom.
Stay Updated
Before submitting your application, it is essential to verify with the Marriage Registry that there have been no changes to the required documents.
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