marriage license requirements

Marriage License Requirements Text
This page outlines general wedding requirements for
destinations throughout the world.
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Europe
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Country (cost)	Waiting Period	Documents Required	Blood Test
France 1-202-944-6015	30 day residency 10 day waiting period	Birth Certificate (certified copy) Notorized Affadavit stating persons are free to Marry Prenuptual Certificate of Health issued within 2 months prior to ceremony For more information call French Consulate at 1-202-944-6015 or visit the France Tourism website
Greece 1-212-421-5777	none	For a civil ceremony you can actually use a United States marriage license, as long as you have it authenticated and translated by a Greek Consulate in the United States Religious ceremonies have complicated wedding requirements. Contact the tourist board for information.
Italy 1-312-644-9448	14 days (some of the waiting period may be waived)	United States Passport Certified birth certificate proof of single status Declaration by an U.S. Authority attesting that there is no obstacle under the Law of the United States to the marriage All documents must be accompanied by an Italian transalation. 2 witness must also be provided. Religious ceremonies have further requirements and various regions have different restrictions. Contact the tourist board for more detailed information.
Scotland (approx. $50) 1-212-986-2200	none	Contact the tourist board
Switzerland 1-212-757-5944	none	Contact the tourist board

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